boyish

adjective (boyish, more boyish, most boyish)

«boyish» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Like a boy, or looking or behaving like a boy: «a boyish grin». tree →
Young-looking and full of fun, said about a grown man: «He has a boyish face.» tree →

In the lessons

In The Wind in the Willows Toad's boyish excitement about new crazes makes him fun and foolish. In stories a «boyish grin» shows a cheeky, happy look. It can also describe a girl's short haircut or style («a boyish haircut»).

Examples

Grandad still has a boyish grin. tree →
The teacher's boyish face made him look very young. tree →
Toad clapped his hands with boyish excitement. tree →
She had a short, boyish haircut. tree →
His boyish enthusiasm for trains never faded. tree →
The coach laughed with boyish delight when they won. tree →

Note

From «boy» + «-ish». Same pattern: girlish, childish. Do not confuse with «childish», which is usually a criticism (silly).

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «boyish» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«boyish» in the school dictionary on Mova free.

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