Entry 2 senses Webster, 1913 Filly /fĭl'-ē/ · Fil·ly · IPA /ˈfɪli/ 01 n. A female foal or colt; a young mare. Cf. Colt, Foal. pl. Fillies ((#)) 1. A female foal or colt; a young mare. Cf. Colt, Foal.(Zool.) See: Colt, Foal “Neighing in likeness of a filly foal.” — Shak. 2. A lively, spirited young girl.[Colloq.]