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childish
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behaving in a way that is immature or typical of a child
childish
adj
child
n
childishly
adv
childishly
adv
childishness
n
childishness
n
Example
Making faces at the teacher behind her back was a childish way of expressing discontent with the lesson.
The teenager's constant giggling during the serious discussion was seen as childish by the adults.
His refusal to share his toys with his younger sibling was seen as selfish and childish.
Instead of resolving their issues maturely, they resorted to childish name-calling and insults.
The childish prank of hiding someone's belongings may seem harmless, but it can cause frustration and inconvenience.
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