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girlism

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

girlish behavior

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Examples

  • October 30 1788, Anna Seward, letter to Rev. Dr. Gregory Ah! my friend, can I learn to think these thrilling recollections the prejudices of girlism, and the echo of other people's opinions?

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From girl + -ism.