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puerility

/ˌpyuːrɪˈtɪlɪti/ noun · British & US
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What does puerility mean?

noun

The quality of being childish or immature; a childish or immature quality or behavior.

Example

"The puerility of the joke fell flat with the adult audience."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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