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puerilism

noun
pu·​er·​il·​ism | \ ˈpyu̇(-É™)r-É™-ËŒli-zÉ™m How to pronounce puerilism (audio) , ˈpyu̇(-É™)r-ˌī-\

Definition of puerilism

: childish behavior especially as a symptom of mental illness

First Known Use of puerilism

1924, in the meaning defined above

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