26984 words

childish

4 definitions • 4 examples
1
typical of a child:

Examples:

childish handwriting
2
If an adult is childish, they behave badly in a way that would be expected of a child:

Examples:

He wasn't enjoying the occasion so he thought he'd spoil it for everyone else - it was very childish of him.
3
like or typical of a child, or intended for children:

Examples:

a childish body
The pictures made the magazine look childish.
4
When you describe the behavior of an adult or an older child as childish, you mean the person is behaving in a foolish way that is typical of a young child’s behavior.

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