BOYISH


Meaning of BOYISH in English

1.

If you describe a man as ~, 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 ~ grin...

He loves to learn, and has a ~ enthusiasm for life.

ADJ: usu ADJ n approval

~ly

John grinned ~ly.

ADV

2.

If you describe a girl or woman as ~, you mean that she looks like a boy, for example because she has short hair or small breasts.

...her tall, ~ figure.

ADJ

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