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Man-Child

Description

The term "man-child" refers to an adult male who displays immature or childlike behavior. It is often used to describe someone who has not fully embraced the responsibilities and expectations associated with adulthood.

Senses and Usages

1. Noun

When used as a noun, "man-child" refers to an individual who exhibits childish characteristics and behaviors despite being an adult.

Example sentence: John is a 35-year-old man-child, still living in his parents' basement, playing video games all day.

2. Adjective

As an adjective, "man-child" describes someone or something that is reminiscent of a child in terms of behavior, mindset, or appearance.

Example sentence: The man-child tantrum he threw over a minor inconvenience was embarrassing to witness.

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