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childish


child·ish

adj \ˈchī(-ə)l-dish\

Definition of CHILDISH

1
: of, relating to, or befitting a child or childhood
2
a : marked by or suggestive of immaturity and lack of poise <a childish spiteful remark> b : lacking complexity : simple <it's a childish device, but it works> c : deteriorated with age especially in mind : senile
child·ish·ly adverb
child·ish·ness noun

Examples of CHILDISH

  1. She has a childish face.
  2. a letter written in childish scrawl
  3. He opened the gifts with childish delight.
  4. We're tired of their childish games.
  5. I find his humor very childish.

First Known Use of CHILDISH

before 12th century

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