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second childhood

 

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Noun second childhood has 1 sense
  1. dotage, second childhood, senility - mental infirmity as a consequence of old age; sometimes shown by foolish infatuations
    --1 is a kind of old age, years, age, eld, geezerhood

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Term: Second Childhood

Definition:

Second childhood refers to a period in an adult's life where they experience a return to childlike behavior, often associated with old age or nostalgia. It implies a state of innocence, playfulness, and carefree attitude.

Senses and Usages:

Noun:

1. A stage in later life where a person regresses to childlike behavior. (e.g., My grandmother has entered her second childhood and enjoys playing with dolls.)

2. A nostalgic longing or desire to revisit one's childhood. (e.g., Exploring old photographs always brings me back to my second childhood.)

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Sample Sentences:

Noun:

1. After retiring, John entered his second childhood by spending most of his time playing video games and building model trains.

2. The elderly woman at the park seemed to be in her second childhood as she gleefully swung on the swings and giggled like a child.

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