Inclined to giggle; characterized by giggling; prone to laughing in a light, nervous, or involuntary way.
From 'giggle' plus the adjectival suffix '-y,' which means 'having the quality of' or 'full of.' This is the most standard adjectival form derived from the verb 'giggle.'
Giggly' is one of those perfect words that parents and teachers use to describe certain moods in kids—it's that specific state where everything seems funny and laughter becomes almost involuntary and contagious.
Commonly applied to women, girls, and feminine-coded people to suggest they are not serious, rational, or authoritative. Used as a soft delegitimization in academic, professional, and political contexts.
Use neutrally to describe a momentary mood without implying permanent character or judgment of competence. Avoid using to dismiss someone's credibility.
["amused","cheerful","in good spirits"]
Women scientists, leaders, and thinkers have reclaimed joy, lightness, and laughter as compatible with rigor, authority, and brilliance.
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