hobbledehoy
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hob·ble·de·hoy

noun \ˈhä-bəl-di-ˌhi\

Definition of HOBBLEDEHOY

: an awkward gawky youth

Origin of HOBBLEDEHOY

origin unknown
First Known Use: 1540

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