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Boyish Definition & Meaning

boyish
adjective
  1. befitting or characteristic of a young boy; "a boyish grin"; "schoolboyish pranks"

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What does boyish mean?
befitting or characteristic of a young boy; "a boyish grin"; "schoolboyish pranks"
What part of speech is boyish?
Boyish is an adjective.

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