CHILDISH


Meaning of CHILDISH in English

/ ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ; NAmE / adjective

1.

connected with or typical of a child :

childish handwriting

2.

( disapproving ) ( of an adult ) behaving in a stupid or silly way

SYN immature :

Don't be so childish!

OPP mature

—compare childlike

►  child·ish·ly adverb :

to behave childishly

►  child·ish·ness noun [ U ]

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