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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

Happily, Mr. Hamilton, who retains his boyish handsomeness, infuses this recollected ardor with convincing feeling.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 5, 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

He had a tidy, pleasant, boyish face that tended to blend with the scenery.

From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand




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