kiddish

adjective

Definition of kiddishnext
as in childish
having or showing the annoying qualities (as silliness) associated with children such kiddish behavior is not appropriate in church

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  1. childish
  2. immature
  3. adolescent
Adjective
  • Of course, this is no tragedy — there comes a time to put away childish things, 40-something video-gamers notwithstanding — but the movie comes close to regarding it as such.
    — Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 27 June 2026
  • This one has a charming clover shape to make your space feel animated, but not childish.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 12 June 2026
Definition of childish
Adjective
  • In practice, portions of the automation framework still feel slightly immature.
    — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 29 June 2026
  • These are the immature stages of small brown moths.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2026
Definition of immature
Adjective
  • Additionally, occasional rule-breaking and defiance are considered a normal part of child and adolescent development.
    — Elizabeth Dowdell, The Conversation, 6 July 2026
  • Ultimately, this visible lump is a permanent record of a hormonal change, primarily designed to be heard, reflecting the body's adolescent effort to project a larger presence.
    — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of adolescent
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“Kiddish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kiddish. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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