girlish

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   characteristic of or resembling a girl, especially in appearance or manner

   She gave a girlish laugh when she recognized her childhood friend.

2. 2
   adj

   relating to the period of girlhood

   The memoir recalls her girlish ambitions to become an explorer.

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Formed in English from girl + -ish, the suffix meaning 'having the qualities of' or 'belonging to.' It can neutrally refer to girlhood, but descriptions of adult behaviour as girlish may sound dated or may rely on stereotypes about age and gender.

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