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childish
adjective child·ish \ˈchī(-ə)l-dish\
: of a child or typical of a child; especially : having or showing the unpleasant qualities (such as silliness or lack of maturity) that children often have
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2
a : marked by or suggestive of immaturity and lack of poise <a childish spiteful remark> b : lacking complexity : simple <it's a childish device, but it works> c : deteriorated with age especially in mind : senile
— child·ish·ly adverb
— child·ish·ness noun
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First Known Use of CHILDISH
before 12th century
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childish
adjective child·ish \ˈchīl-dish\
Definition of CHILDISH for Kids
1
: of, like, or thought to be suitable to children <childish laughter>
2
: showing the less pleasing qualities (as silliness) often thought to be those of children <a childish prank>
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