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girlish

gir·lish

UK/ˈɡɜː.lɪʃ/ US/ˈɡɝ.lɪʃ/ uncommon archaic

adjective

1.

befitting or characteristic of a young girl

  • “girlish charm”
  • “a dress too schoolgirlish for office wear”
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Origin

From girl + -ish.

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