BOYISH

boyish, boylike, schoolboyish

(adjective) befitting or characteristic of a young boy; “a boyish grin”; “schoolboyish pranks”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

boyish (comparative more boyish, superlative most boyish)

Like a stereotypical boy in appearance or demeanor.

Source: Wiktionary


Boy"ish, a.

Definition: Resembling a boy in a manners or opinions; belonging to a boy; childish; trifling; puerile. A boyish, odd conceit. Baillie.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

28 May 2025

AIR

(noun) a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing; “an air of mystery”; “the house had a neglected air”; “an atmosphere of defeat pervaded the candidate’s headquarters”; “the place had an aura of romance”


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Coffee Trivia

International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.

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