boyish
Boyish (adjective) means resembling or characteristic of a boy in appearance or manner. Example: “He still has a boyish grin, even in his forties.”
How to use boyish
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLooking or acting like a young boy, in a youthful or playful way.
Word forms
more boyish comparative, most boyish superlative
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He still has a _____ grin, even in his forties.
Etymology
From "boy" plus the adjective-forming suffix "-ish."
Frequently asked questions
What does “boyish” mean?
The word “boyish” means resembling or characteristic of a boy in appearance or manner. In plain terms, looking or acting like a young boy, in a youthful or playful way.
How do you pronounce “boyish”?
“Boyish” is pronounced BOYIHSH (/ˈbɔɪ.ɪʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “boyish” in a sentence?
Here is “boyish” used in a sentence: “He still has a boyish grin, even in his forties.”
What part of speech is “boyish”?
“Boyish” is an adjective.