boyishly

/ˈbɔɪɪʃli/
adverb
  1. In a manner that is typical of a boy, especially with youthful energy, enthusiasm, or playfulness.
    • He grinned boyishly when he saw the birthday cake.
    • The old man still dressed boyishly in sneakers and a baseball cap.
    • She ran boyishly across the field, laughing all the way.
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