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boyish

adjective

Befitting or characteristic of a young boy

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
B
Ends with
H
Contains
OY
Scrabble score
14
CEFR level
A1

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Pronunciation

ˈbɔɪ.ɪʃ

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adjective

  1. Befitting or characteristic of a young boy

    “A boyish grin”

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A boyish grin
Schoolboyish pranks

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