transcription, транскрипция: [ bɔɪɪʃ ]
1.
If you describe a man as boyish , you mean that he is like a boy in his appearance or behaviour, and you find this characteristic quite attractive.
She was relieved to see his face light up with a boyish grin...
He loves to learn, and has a boyish enthusiasm for life.
ADJ : usu ADJ n [ approval ]
• boy‧ish‧ly
John grinned boyishly.
ADV
2.
If you describe a girl or woman as boyish , you mean that she looks like a boy, for example because she has short hair or small breasts.
...her tall, boyish figure.
ADJ