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youngster
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young·ster

noun \ˈyəŋ(k)-stər\

Definition of YOUNGSTER

1
a : a young person : youth
b : child
2
: a young animal or plant especially of a domesticated or cultivated breed or type
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Examples of YOUNGSTER

  1. As a youngster, he was very shy.
  2. bright-eyed youngsters interested in learning

First Known Use of YOUNGSTER

1589

Related to YOUNGSTER

Synonyms
bairn [chiefly Scottish], bambino, bud, chap [Southern & Midland], chick, cub, juvenile, kid, kiddie (also kiddy), kiddo, moppet, sprat, sprout, squirt, whelp, youngling, child, youth
Antonyms
adult, grown-up

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