childishly

🇺🇸 /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃli/ 🇬🇧 /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃli/
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adverb
R

in a way that is typical of a child

He acted childishly when he didn't get his way.

R

an adult who behaves in a stupid or silly way

He childishly refused to share his toys with the other children.

translation

adv. in a way that is typical of a child; an adult who behaves in a stupid or silly way