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Boyish vs Toyish - What's the difference?

boyish | toyish |

As adjectives the difference between boyish and toyish

is that boyish is like a stereotypical boy in appearance or demeanor while toyish is (dated) sportive; trifling; wanton.

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.

    toyish

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (dated) sportive; trifling; wanton
  • Resembling a toy.

    • Related terms

    * toyishly * toyishness (Webster 1913)