boylike

• Jungenhaft; einem Jungen ähnlich oder für einen Jungen typisch.

An old-fashioned adjective meaning resembling or characteristic of a boy.

1. Befitting or characteristic of a young boyB2formal

   Having qualities or behaviors typical of a young boy, such as playfulness, energy, or innocence.

   Jungenhaft

   • His boylike enthusiasm for video games was contagious.
   • She had a boylike curiosity about how machines work.
   • The actor's boylike charm made him popular with audiences.

   Synonymeboyishchildlikejuvenileschoolboyishyouthful

   Antonymeadultgirlishmanlymaturewomanly

• Veraltetes oder seltenes Adverb mit der Bedeutung 'so, wie es sich für einen Jungen gehört' oder 'wie ein Junge'. Im modernen Englisch kaum noch gebräuchlich und weitgehend durch 'boyishly' ersetzt.

An archaic or rare adverb meaning 'in a manner befitting a boy' or 'like a boy.' It is seldom used in modern English, having been largely replaced by 'boyishly.'

1. In a manner typical of a boyB2informal

   Acting or behaving in a way that is characteristic of a young male, often implying energy, playfulness, or immaturity.

   Jungenhaft

   • He ran boylike across the field, chasing the ball.
   • She laughed boylike, full of mischief and joy.
   • The puppy played boylike, tugging at the rope with enthusiasm.

   Synonymeboyishlychildishlyimmaturelyyouthfully

   Antonymegirlishlymaturelywomanly