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boyish

[boi-ish] / ˈbɔɪ ɪʃ /


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He’s more charismatic than Starmer, that much is undeniable, with a kind of boyish charm, and he can do “normal bloke” better than Starmer can.

From Slate ● Jun. 23, 2026

I laughed at myself, and the man with the boyish smile laughed with me.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026

Steve Carell’s character in the likable, watchable and even lovable “Rooster” is classic Steve Carell: Self-aware, charming, boyish, incapable of reading a room, sidestepping a faux pas or calculating nuance.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 5, 2026

For some reason, despite their boyish features they have thick beards.

From BBC ● Feb. 2, 2026

Only after they were under way did Fischer allow himself to break into a big, boyish grin.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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