Definition of CHILDISH

childish

Adjective Satellite

  • indicating a lack of maturity
    • "childish tantrums"

Adj

  • Immature in thought or behaviour.
  • belonging to or suitable for a child.

Adjective

  • Behaving like a child; immature.

Examples

  • Some players make CHILDISH moves, ignoring strategy for immediate, small gains.
  • This game is very childish.
  • Your childish temper tantrums are not going to change my decision on this matter.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English childisch, from Old English ċildisċ. By surface analysis, child + ish.

Scrabble Score: 17

childish: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
childish: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
childish: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

childish: valid Words With Friends Word