Definition

A woman or girl who aggressively pursues romantic or sexual attention from men, much like a squirrel relentlessly chasing nuts. It's applied as a somewhat dismissive label for someone's perceived behavior.

Example Usage

She goes out every weekend looking for guys—total squally energy.

Source: Urban Dictionary (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=squally&defid=7476952)

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