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   childish

   /ˈtʃʌɪldɪʃ/

   adjective

   • 1. of, like, or appropriate to a child: "childish enthusiasm" Similar childlikeyouthfulyoungyoung-lookinggirlishboyishchildren'schild'sadolescentteenagedteenagearchaic:bread-and-butterOpposite adult
   • ▪ silly and immature: "a childish outburst" Similar immaturebabyishinfantilejuvenilepuerilesillyinanefatuousjejunefoolishstupidirresponsiblenaiveOpposite mature

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   • 1. childishness noun

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   What does childishness mean?

   • Childishness is childlike behavior gone sour. Childishness is a refusal to grow up. Childishness is when a person of any age acts younger than they are. While it is natural for children to act like children, it is expected that they will grow up and stop acting like children. When they do not, they are being childish.

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   What is the meaning of the word childish?

   • Here are all the possible meanings and translations of the word childish. Of or suitable for a child. Behaving immaturely. Your childish temper tantrums are not going to change my decision on this matter. Etymology: from child. 1. Having the qualities of a child; trifling; ignorant; simple.

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   How do you describe a person as childish?

   • If you describe someone, especially an adult, as childish, you disapprove of them because they behave in an immature way. ...Penny's selfish and childish behaviour. Don't be so childish. He hit back angrily, saying such remarks were childishly simplistic. He knew that he had behaved childishly. ...regressing into childishness.

   CHILDISH definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   What is the difference between infantile and childish?

   • Infantile, originally a general word, now often carries an even stronger idea of disapproval or scorn than does childish: infantile reasoning, behavior. The ending -like has pleasing or neutral connotations; childlike therefore refers to the characteristics that are desirable and admirable: childlike innocence, trust.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCHILDISH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Childish means typical of a child or disapproving of an adult who behaves badly. Learn more about the word, its synonyms, pronunciation and translations.

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     CHILDISH meaning: 1. typical of a child: 2. If an adult is...

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   • Childish: Korean Translation

     childish translate: 유치한. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Childish in Simplified Chinese

     CHILDISH translate: 孩子的;稚嫩的, （成人）孩子气的，幼稚的. Learn more in the...

   • Childish: Thai Translation

     childish translate: ซึ่งเหมือนเด็ก. Learn more in the...

   • Childish in Spanish

     CHILDISH translate: infantil, infantil, infantil...

   • Childish in Polish

     childish translate: dziecinny, dziecinny, dziecinny. Learn...

   • Portuguese Translation

     CHILDISH translate: de criança, infantil, infantil, imaturo,...

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   Learn the meaning of childish, an adjective that describes something related to or characteristic of a child or childhood. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related articles.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › childishCHILDISH Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Childish definition: of, like, or befitting a child. See examples of CHILDISH used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › childishCHILDISH definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Childish means relating to or typical of a child, or foolish or immature. Learn how to use this adjective in sentences, synonyms, antonyms, and pronunciation.

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   Learn the meaning of childish, an adjective that describes something or someone that is immature, silly, or not fit for an adult. See synonyms, antonyms, examples, and origin of the word.

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   childish: 1 adj indicating a lack of maturity “ childish tantrums” Synonyms: infantile immature characteristic of a lack of maturity

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionchildish adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   Childish means connected with or typical of a child, or (disapproving) behaving in a stupid or silly way. Learn how to use this adjective with pictures, pronunciation, synonyms and usage notes.