BOYISHLY

boyishly, boylike

(adverb) like a boy; “he smiled boyishly at his fiancee”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

boyishly (comparative more boyishly, superlative most boyishly)

In a boyish manner.

Source: Wiktionary


Boy"ish*ly, adv.

Definition: In a boyish manner; like a boy.

BOYISH

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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8 July 2024

PATH

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According to WorldAtlas, Canada is the only non-European country to make its top ten list of coffee consumers. The United States at a distant 25 on the list.

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