This word is commonly used to mean bad behavior or presumptuous behavior. However, the word actually means, “being unusually developmentally advanced”. A child of five who can do advanced calculus would be precocious.
Precocious (2/10)
Rex Trulove
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I have heard this in a song before.
Betty Davis Eyes lyrics:
She’s precocious, and she knows just
What it takes to make a pro blush
All the boys think she’s a spy
She’s got Bette Davis eyes
Good to know, thanks for sharing!
This is one that I’ve even been known to misuse.
A precocious person would be a genius or the best in their profession.
Yes. It is actually a complimentary term.