CHILDISH


Meaning of CHILDISH in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ tʃaɪldɪʃ ]

1.

Childish means relating to or typical of a child.

...childish enthusiasm.

ADJ : usu ADJ n

2.

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.

= immature

ADJ [ disapproval ]

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