boylike

• Adjectif désignant ce qui ressemble à un garçon ou qui est propre à un garçon, souvent avec une connotation d'enfance ou d'espièglerie.

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.

   qui évoque un jeune garçon

   • 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.

   Synonymesboyishchildlikejuvenileschoolboyishyouthful

   Antonymesadultgirlishmanlymaturewomanly

• Adverbe rare ou archaïque signifiant « de la manière d'un garçon » ou « comme un garçon ». Peu utilisé en anglais moderne, largement remplacé par « boyishly » (de façon garçonne).

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.

   D'une manière propre à un garçon

   • 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.

   Synonymesboyishlychildishlyimmaturelyyouthfully

   Antonymesgirlishlymaturelywomanly