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Boyhood vs Boyish - What's the difference?

boyhood | boyish |

As a noun boyhood

is the state or period of being a boy.

As an adjective boyish is

like a stereotypical boy in appearance or demeanor.

boyhood

English

Noun

  • The state or period of being a boy.

    • boyish

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Like a stereotypical boy in appearance or demeanor.
    • People disliked his boyish and juvenile behaviour.
    Her boyish figure belied her femininity.