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boyish

[boi-ish] / ˈbɔɪ ɪʃ /


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The “Spider-Man” star’s boyish mildness is unsuited for a youth who should be tormented by unanswered questions.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

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

Models Bella Hadid and Loli Bahia have also sported them with boyish style, adopting a long-standing tradition of wearing the necktie as a subversive projection of women's equal rights.

From Barron's Jan. 31, 2026

Baba’s eyes were alight, filled with that same boyish sense of adventure.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray




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