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boyish

UK/ˈbɔɪ.ɪʃ/ US/ˈbojɪʃ/ uncommon

adjective

1.

befitting or characteristic of a young boy

  • “a boyish grin”
  • “schoolboyish pranks”
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Origin

From boy + -ish.

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