Imo, “like a girl” is subject to interpretation. Just my opinion.
Starting my career, I hated being referred to as a girl or one of the girls.
Older, I’ve taken the terms(s,) as my own, my choice, when I will. “The girls I go to dinner with” or however. My friends aren’t offended. It can be seen as reflecting our mutual affection.
BUT, it can also not be. I do think we benefit from thinking about this entire issue.