Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
man-child
noun
/ˈmænˌtʃaɪld/
Definition
A person, typically an adult man, who behaves in an immature or juvenile manner, often refusing to take on adult responsibilities.
Examples
- Despite being in his thirties, he still lives at home and plays video games all day, which his friends jokingly refer to him as a ‘man-child’.
- She got tired of dating a man-child who never seemed to grow up and take on adult responsibilities.
Meaning
The term ‘man-child’ describes an adult male who exhibits childlike behavior, lacking the maturity typically expected at their age and often relying on others for support or decision-making.
Synonyms
- Overgrown child
- Immature adult
- Peter Pan
