What Does 'Filly' Slang Mean? Definition and Usage Explained

Discover the meaning of the slang term 'filly' and how it's used to describe young female horses and spirited young women.

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Filly is a slang term commonly used to refer to a young female horse. More generally, it may also be used informally to describe a lively young girl or woman, often highlighting their spirited nature.

Questions and answers

  1. What does the slang term 'filly' mean?

    The slang term 'filly' primarily refers to a young female horse but can also informally describe a lively and spirited young girl or woman.

  2. Is 'filly' used only for horses?

    While 'filly' originally denotes a young female horse, it is sometimes used informally to describe a spirited young woman or girl.

  3. How is 'filly' pronounced in slang usage?

    'Filly' is pronounced as /ˈfɪli/, the same as the standard term for a young female horse.