Definition of BOYISH

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

boylike, schoolboyish

Scrabble Score: 14

boyish: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
boyish: 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