“Coffee, the favorite drink of the civilized world.” – Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States
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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HEEDLESS
(adjective) marked by or paying little heed or attention; “We have always known that heedless self-interest was bad morals; we know now that it is bad economics”--Franklin D. Roosevelt; “heedless of danger”; “heedless of the child’s crying”
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