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Webster 1913 Edition


Boyish

Boy′ish

,
Adj.
Resembling a boy in a manners or opinions; belonging to a boy; childish; trifling; puerile.
A
boyish
, odd conceit.
Baillie.

Webster 1828 Edition


Boyish

BOY'ISH

,
Adj.
Belonging to a boy; childish; trifling; resembling a boy in manners or opinions; puerile.

Definition 2024


boyish

boyish

English

Adjective

boyish (comparative more boyish, superlative most boyish)

  1. Like a stereotypical boy in appearance or demeanor.
    People disliked his boyish and juvenile behaviour.
    Her boyish figure belied her femininity.

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