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   boyish

   /ˈbɔɪɪʃ/

   adjective

   • 1. of, like, or characteristic of a male child or young man: "his boyish charm"

   Derivatives

   • 1. boyishly adverb
   • 2. boyishness noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBOYISH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Boyish means like a boy, especially in behaviour or appearance. Learn how to use this adjective with sentences and synonyms from the Cambridge Dictionary.

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     BOYISH meaning: 1. used to describe behaviour or...

   • Boyish: Russian Translation

     BOYISH translate: мальчишеский . Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Boyish in Simplified Chinese

     BOYISH translate: 男孩似的. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Boyish in Traditional Chinese

     BOYISH translate: 男孩似的. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Boyish: Polish Translation

     boyish translate: chłopięcy. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Portuguese Translation

     boyish translate: de menino. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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   Boyish means like a boy, especially in behavior or appearance. Learn how to use this adjective with sentences and synonyms from the Cambridge Dictionary.

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word boy, from a male child to a close male friend. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of boy.

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   What is the meaning of the term 'boyish'?

   • The term 'boyish' is commonly used for a child or an adolescent. It refers to having characteristics or mannerisms typical of a young boy. Definitions and Meaning of boyish in English, translation of boyish in English language with similar and opposite words. Spoken pronunciation of boyish in Hindi and in English.

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   What does the term 'boyishness' mean?

   • The term 'boyishness' refers to the characteristic of being boyish. This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage, and translations of the word. Boyishness is often associated with childishness and triviality. A boy is a young male human.

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   How to describe a man as boyish?

   • If you describe a man as boyish, you mean that he has the appearance or behavior of a boy, and you find this characteristic quite attractive. For example, 'She was relieved to see his face light up with a boyish grin...', 'He loves to learn, and has a boyish enthusiasm for life.', 'John grinned boyishly.'.

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   What is a characteristic of being boyish?

   • The characteristic of being boyish is associated with childishness and triviality. A boy is a young male human, and the term is commonly used for a child or an adolescent. When a male human reaches adulthood, he is described as a man.

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   What does a boyish smile mean?

   • When you describe someone as having boyish charm, it means that person — often an adult man — has kept some youth or sweetness as he's matured. A boyish smile might be full of humor and mischief. The earliest meaning of boyish, in the 1540s, was simply "pertaining to boys," and it grew to mean "childishly silly," before gaining its current meaning.

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   What does a boyish grin mean?

   • She was relieved to see his face light up with a boyish grin. He loves to learn, and has a boyish enthusiasm for life. John grinned boyishly. If you describe a girl or woman as boyish, you mean that she looks like a boy, for example because she has short hair or small breasts.

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   Of or like a boy in looks, behaviour, or character, esp when regarded as attractive or.... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video.

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   If you're boyish, you resemble or act like a young boy. Your uncle's boyish features might keep him charming and attractive even as he grows older.

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