act childishly
verb phrase
Pronunciation: ˈækt ˈtʃaɪl.dɪʃ.li
Definition
Behaving in a way that is immature, silly, or like a child, often in a way that is inappropriate for an adult.
Examples
He started to act childishly when he didn't get his way.
Please don't act childishly; we need to have a serious discussion.
How to Use act childishly
- act childishly (verb phrase)
- to behave in a way that is immature and like a child — "Stop acting childishly and face the consequences."
- act childishly about (prepositional phrase)
- to behave immaturely regarding a specific topic or situation — "There's no need to act childishly about who gets to choose the movie."
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