childish — behaving in a way that is silly or immature, typical of a child rather than an adult
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: behaving in a way that is silly or immature, typical of a child rather than an adult
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/
Korean meaning: 어린아이처럼 유치하거나 미성숙한
Korean pronunciation: **차일**디시
Example Sentences
- His childish refusal to admit he was wrong ruined the entire meeting.
- Don't be so childish - we're not splitting the pizza into exactly equal pieces!
- She gave him a childish nickname that stuck with him for years.
childish
ADJECTIVE//ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ//
behaving in a way that is silly or immature, typical of a child rather than an adult
His childish tantrum over the wrong coffee order embarrassed everyone in line.
Acting childish makes you look wildish!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 영어 'cild'(아이)에서 유래한 'child'에 형용사를 만드는 접미사 '-ish'가 결합하여 '아이 같은, 유치한'이라는 의미가 되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“His childish refusal to admit he was wrong ruined the entire meeting.”
“Don't be so childish - we're not splitting the pizza into exactly equal pieces!”
“She gave him a childish nickname that stuck with him for years.”
“My boss's childish jealousy of my promotion made work unbearable.”
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