"boyitis" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: boy + -itis Etymology templates: {{suf|en|boy|itis}} boy + -itis Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} boyitis (uncountable)
  1. (informal, humorous) A tendency of a girl to interact with or think about boys, said as if it were due to a disease or affliction. Tags: humorous, informal, uncountable Related terms: girlitis
    Sense id: en-boyitis-en-noun-LK0N~6Lu Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -itis

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