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schoolboyish

/ˈskuːl.bɔɪ.ɪʃ/

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schoolboyishadjective

/ˈskuːl.bɔɪ.ɪʃ/

Qualitative adjective; used to describe someone or something as resembling or characteristic of a schoolboy.

juvénilePour l’allure, le sourire ou l’attitude ; évoque un garçon d’école, avec une nuance de jeunesse un peu naïve.

He flashed a schoolboyish grin.

Il afficha un sourire juvénile.

puérilPour le comportement, les plaisanteries ou l’attitude jugés immatures ; souvent péjoratif.

Her schoolboyish teasing annoyed him at first, but then he laughed.

Ses taquineries puériles l’agaçaient d’abord, puis il a ri.

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schoolboyishadjective

Resembling or characteristic of a schoolboy; boyish or immature in appearance, manner, or behavior.

He flashed a schoolboyish grin.

Childishly naive, playful, or immature in a way associated with a schoolboy.

Her schoolboyish teasing annoyed him at first, but then he laughed.