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puerile

/ˈpjuːrɪl/ adjective · British & US
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What does puerile mean?

adjective

Lacking maturity or sophistication; childish or immature in attitude or behavior. Often used to describe something that is considered silly or foolish.

Example

"The comedian's puerile jokes fell flat with the adult audience."

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