boy|ish

boy|ish
boy|ish «BOY ihsh», adjective.
1. of a boy: »

boyish ambitions, the lad's boyish energy.

2. like a boy: »

a boyish young man.

3. like a boy's: »

the girl's boyish hair.

4. fit for a boy; suitable for a boy: »

boyish games.

boy´ish|ly, adverb.
boy´ish|ness, noun.

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