Boyishness
Pronunciation: /ˈbɔɪɪʃˈnɛs/
Boyishness (noun)
- The quality of behaving or looking like a boy, often in a playful, not fully grown-up way.
- 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.