girlies

Playful term, ladies

Girlies is an affectionate or playful plural of girl, often used among women addressing friends: Hey girlies, let's go out tonight.

It can sound patronizing when used by men or in contexts suggesting women are childish or unserious.

The singular girlie appears as an adjective meaning feminine in a frilly or stereotypical way: girlie drinks, girlie magazines.

affection

besties

Closest companions, informally

squad · crew · friends · babes · queens · darlings · sweethearts · honeys · loves · dears

feminine

glamorous

Alluringly stylish and exciting

  • prettyPleasing in appearance
  • daintyDelicately small and pretty
  • cuteAttractively charming

stylish · fabulous · sassy · fierce · flirty · chic · glam · sparkly · pink · manicures

playful

giggles

Short, silly laughs

fun · laughter · bonding · antics · mischief · adventures · shenanigans · inside jokes · chats · hangouts

empowerment

supportive

Offering help and reassurance

hype · encouragement · validation · confidence · self-love · empowering · inspiring · boss · fierce · independent

Opposites
gender

girliesboys

Male children

guys · lads · fellas · dudes · bros

formality/register

girliesladies

Women, respectfully addressed

women · gentlewomen · madams · Ms. · ma'ams

age/maturity

girlieswomen

Female adults collectively

ladies · matrons · elders · adults · old girls

Phrases
Family

girlish, girlie, girlishness, girlier

Familiarity
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G