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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

While Harding, 50, retains a boyish mien, he is anything but flashy and conveys a British reserve on the podium.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 26, 2026

Mr. Brody’s Nick has an ingratiating, cocky but boyish allure that makes Jacki’s attraction to him persuasive.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 16, 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

Matty had a boyish pride in the fact that he never cried.

From "Messenger" by Lois Lowry


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