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childish

Pronunciation: /ˈt͡ʃaɪldɪʃ/

The English word “childish” has 2 meanings listed here.

adjective

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

Etymology

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

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