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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBoyish-Grin
/ˈbɔɪ.ɪʃ ɡrɪn/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A smile that is characteristic of a boy, often conveying innocence or playfulness.
"He greeted her with a boyish grin that made her heart flutter." - 2
A smile that suggests a mischievous or charming demeanor, typically associated with youth.
"His boyish grin hinted at the trouble he was planning."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'boyish' derives from the Middle English 'boi' meaning 'boy', combined with 'grin', which comes from the Old English 'grennian', meaning to smile broadly. The phrase evolved to describe a youthful, playful smile reminiscent of a boy's innocence and charm.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Boyish-Grin" is said worldwide
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sourire enfantin
Transliteration: souri enfantin
"Il l'a saluée avec un sourire enfantin."
jungenhaftes Lächeln
Transliteration: jungenhaftes lächeln
"Er begrüßte sie mit einem jungenhaften Lächeln."
sorriso da ragazzo
Transliteration: sorriso da ragazzo
"L'ha salutata con un sorriso da ragazzo."
sonrisa infantil
Transliteration: sonrisa infantil
"Él la saludó con una sonrisa infantil."
sorriso de menino
Transliteration: sorriso de menino
"Ele a cumprimentou com um sorriso de menino."
बच्चों जैसा मुस्कान
Transliteration: bachchon jaisa muskaan
"उसने उसे बच्चों जैसा मुस्कान के साथ नमस्ते किया।"
男孩般的微笑
Transliteration: nánhái bān de wēixiào
"他用男孩般的微笑向她打招呼。"
소년 같은 미소
Transliteration: sonyeon gateun miso
"그는 소년 같은 미소로 그녀에게 인사했다."
少年のような笑顔
Transliteration: shounen no youna egao
"彼は少年のような笑顔で彼女に挨拶した。"
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