CHILDISH


Meaning of CHILDISH in English

ˈchīldish, -ēsh adjective

Etymology: Middle English childishe, from Old English cildisc, from cild child + -isc -ish

1. : of, relating to, befitting, or resembling a child

a childish simplicity

I fell sick with some childish complaint — Corra Harris

a childish face

2. : marked by immaturity or simplemindedness : puerile , petty

a childish and spiteful remark

• child·ish·ly adverb

• child·ish·ness noun -es

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