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childishness.

The state or characteristic of being childish.

12 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈt͡ʃaɪld.ɪʃ.nəs/General-American/ˈt͡ʃaːld.ɪʃ.nəs/Southern-US/ˈt͡ʃaːld.ɪʃ.nɪs/Southern-US
  1. The state or characteristic of being childish.

    uncountable
  2. Childish behaviour.

    countable
Where this word comes from

From Middle English childishnes, childisnes, equivalent to childish + -ness.

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