noun
girlie
noun
1
A magazine featuring nude or scantily dressed women, aimed at men.
"He kept a stack of old girlie magazines in the garage."
adj
1
Stereotypically feminine, delicate, or sweet in style.
"The bedroom was decorated in a very girlie pink theme."
How to Use Girlie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishStereotypically feminine or girl-themed — or, as a noun, an old-fashioned term for a men's magazine of nude photos.
When to use it
Informal and somewhat dated; "girlie" as an adjective can sound dismissive when applied to adult women.
Word Forms
girlier comparative, girlies plural, girliest superlative
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