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childish

[chahyl-dish] / ˈtʃaɪl dɪʃ /


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Brooches that refer to various Chanel collections are assembled out of Legos, bits of Star Wars action figures, and other bric-a-brac, gleaming in jewelry cases and elevating these childish materials.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026

"It's a childish response from a man who has never grown up, who has an immense ego which takes him absolutely nowhere," Anne Wardrop, a 90-year-old retiree, told AFP of the name change.

From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026

And also settling a very childish dispute between the airport and the contractors.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026

The vibes are childish, more like those of 11-year-old boys pretending they’re in an action cartoon than adult men who read books and enjoy the company of women.

From Salon ● Jul. 17, 2026

I could hear the childish whine in my voice and wished I could sound angry and indignant like Hannie instead.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler




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