Jennie

Since I have given lots of strong and charismatic performances on the stage, many people think that I probably would be just like that in real life. But many of those who have met me say that I have an aura of genuinely girlish charm.

South Korean Musician

Sarah Michelle Gellar

Being an actor gives you a chance to play all kinds of roles, very moving and dramatic on one project, silly and girlish on another. That's the most interesting thing out this business, you get to keep reinventing yourself.

American Actress

Jerry Hall

People think I'm girlish and flippant, but I was an honours student. I was voted Girl Most Likely To Succeed at North Mesquite High in Texas. My best subject was science. I won a scholarship.

American Model

Divyanka Tripathi

There was nothing girlish about me. I wore clothes hand-stitched by my mother... I had only one ear pierced and preferred loose shirts and trousers. I think I was imitating my father!

Indian Actress

Jim Cornette

I can stay under 215 pounds, which is pretty good for me, if I stay off the road. If I go on the road, I invariably eat garbage and start to lose my girlish figure.

American Author

Juliana Hatfield

I can't believe I got a major-label record deal. My music was quirky, and my voice was so odd and high and girlish, it was like a weird novelty act.

American Musician

Rachel Sklar

What bothered me most about chick lit, frankly, was how the term was used to dismiss a huge chunk of the bookstore as silly, girlish prattle.

Canadian Lawyer

Angelina Jolie

I like everything. Boyish girls, girlish boys, the heavy and the skinny. Which is a problem when I'm walking down the street.

Robert Plant

My vocal style I haven't tried to copy from anyone. It just developed until it became the girlish whine it is today.

British Musician

Honestly, I like everything, boyish girls, girlish boys, the heavy and the skinny.

Often suggests joy or spirited energy typically associated with youthful females.

Positive Emotions

Can be used for females of any age, not just young girls.

Not Age Specific

Can refer to behaviors and attitudes, not just physical appearance.

Non-Physical Traits

May imply a contrast from traditional male characteristics.

Gender Implications

Can be descriptive without intending insult but be aware of sensitivity.

Neutral Intent

Understand the context as it may sometimes be used sarcastically or humorously.

Girlish