childish

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Immature in thought or behaviour.
  2. Suitable for or expected of a child.

Pronunciation

/ˈt͡ʃaɪldɪʃ/ en-us-childish.ogg

Word forms

childish more childish most childish

Etymology

From Middle English childisch, from Old English ċildisċ. By surface analysis, child + -ish.

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