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The definition of childish is a person or thing that is silly, immature, like a child or directed at children.

(adjective)

A teenager who still throws tantrums is an example of childish.
A woman who plays with dolls is an example of childish.
Dr. Suess is an example of a childish book writer.

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See childish in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

of, like, or characteristic of a child
not fit for an adult; immature; silly

Origin: ME < OE cildisc: see child & -ish

Related Forms:

childishly adverb
childishness noun

See childish in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Of, relating to, or suitable for a child or childhood: a high, childish voice; childish nightmares.
a. Marked by or indicating a lack of maturity; puerile: tired of your childish pranks.
b. Not complicated; simple.
c. Affected mentally by old age; senile.

Related Forms:

childˈish·ly adverb

childˈish·ness noun

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