boyish
Adjective Satellite
- befitting or characteristic of a young boy
- "a boyish grin"
- "schoolboyish pranks"
Adj
- Like a stereotypical boy in appearance or demeanor.
- Relating to a boy, or occurring in boyhood.
Adjective
- Having the characteristics or appearance of a boy.
Examples
- Her boyish figure belied her femininity.
- His opponent’s BOYISH grin suggested a mischievous, high-scoring word was coming.
- People disliked his boyish and juvenile behaviour.
Origin / Etymology
From boy + -ish.
Synonyms
Scrabble Score: 14
boyish: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Wordboyish: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
boyish: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary
Words With Friends Score: 13
boyish: valid Words With Friends Word