adjective
boyish
BOYIHSH
adjective
1
Resembling or characteristic of a boy in appearance or manner.
"He still has a boyish grin, even in his forties."
"She wore her hair in a boyish crop."
How to Use Boyish
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLooking or acting like a young boy, in a youthful or playful way.
Common pairings
boyish charm
boyish grin
boyish enthusiasm
Word Forms
more boyish comparative, most boyish superlative
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Etymology
From "boy" plus the adjective-forming suffix "-ish."