woman child
The term "woman child" can describe either a young female in archaic contexts or an adult female exhibiting immature behavior in modern, often derogatory, contexts.
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Definition
C1Colloquial
(derogatory, informal)An adult female who behaves in a childish or immature manner.
Example
- Despite being in her thirties, she acts like a woman child, refusing to take on any responsibilities.
C2Archaic
(historical)A young female human; a girl.
Example
- In old texts, a woman child might refer to a girl of tender age.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "woman child":
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