different between childish vs childline

English

Etymology

From Middle English childissh, from Old English ?ildis?. Equivalent to child +? -ish.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /?t?a?ld??/
• Hyphenation: child?ish

Adjective

childish (comparative more childish, superlative most childish)

1. Of or suitable for a child.
2. Behaving immaturely.

Synonyms

• (suitable for a child): childly, juvenile, kiddish; see also Thesaurus:childlike
• (behaving immaturely): infantile, immature, silly, unbecoming, juvenile, puerile; see also Thesaurus:childish

Antonyms

• (suitable for a child): adult, adultlike
• (behaving immaturely): adultish, mature

Related terms

• childlike

Translations

English

Etymology

child +? line, from the company name ChildLine.

Noun

childline (plural childlines)

1. (India) A telephone counselling service for children and young people.
   • 2010, Vijay Hansaria, P. I. Jose, Juvenile Justice System (page 239)

     The Committee, Special Juvenile Police Units, public servants, childlines, voluntary organizations, social workers and the children themselves may refer a child to such shelter homes.