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Schoolboyish

Definition: Characteristic of or resembling a schoolboy; displaying typical traits or behavior associated with schoolboys.

Part of Speech

Adjective

Senses

1. Playful and mischievous:

Example sentence: The schoolboyish pranks of the young boy always kept his classmates entertained.

2. Immature or inexperienced:

Example sentence: His schoolboyish attempt at solving the complex mathematical problem showed his lack of expertise.

Usage

This term is often used to describe individuals or behavior that evoke characteristics typically associated with young boys attending school. It can refer to playful and mischievous behavior as well as actions that demonstrate immaturity or inexperience.

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