boyish

adj

Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *bʰā- Proto-Germanic *bō- Proto-West Germanic *bōjō Old English *bōia Middle English boye English boy Proto-Indo-European *-iskos Proto-Germanic *-iskaz Proto-West Germanic *-isk Old English -isċ Middle English -ish English -ish English boyish From boy + -ish.

1. Like a stereotypical boy in appearance or demeanor.

   “People disliked his boyish and juvenile behaviour.”

   “Her boyish figure belied her femininity.”

2. Relating to a boy, or occurring in boyhood.

   “For Memnon […] fought hand to hand with his overmatch, and met his boyish and most dolorous death beneath the walls of Troy.”