girlie
girlie Lexical Profile
girlie Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Characteristic of, suitable for, or appealing to girls or young women (an alternative spelling of 'girly').
"They planned a relaxing girlie weekend at a coastal spa to celebrate her birthday."
Featuring photographs or performances of nude or scantily clad women (typically used of magazines, calendars, or shows).
"The convenience store kept the girlie magazines behind the counter and out of sight."
• noun
A girl or young woman, used informally as a friendly term of address or to refer to a woman who shares a particular interest, lifestyle, or aesthetic.
"All the bookish girlies in our club were excited for the author's new fantasy novel."
Word Nuance & Usage
While traditionally an affectionate diminutive or a modifier for men's magazines, 'girlie' (often spelled 'girly' as an adjective) has recently gained widespread popularity in internet slang as an empowering, camaraderie-building noun among young women (e.g., 'corporate girlies').