Boyishness

Pronunciation: /ˈbɔɪɪʃˈnɛs/

Boyishness (noun)

  1. The quality of behaving or looking like a boy, often in a playful, not fully grown-up way.
  2. A way of acting, dressing, or speaking that seems typical of boys rather than girls or adults.

Examples

  • His boyishness makes him laugh at small things.
  • Her boyishness shows in the way she plays outside.