man child
/ˈmæn tʃaɪld/
noun
- An adult male who behaves in an immature or childish way.
- His friends called him a man-child because he refused to get a job and still lived with his parents.
- She was tired of dating a man-child who never helped with chores.
- The movie is about a man-child who finally learns to take responsibility.
- A male child; a boy (used especially in literary or formal contexts).
- In the story, the man-child grew up to become a great leader.
- The prophecy spoke of a man-child who would bring peace.
- The ancient poem tells of a man-child born to save the kingdom.
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