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Synonyms & Antonyms of bud
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a young person who is between infancy and adulthood
- that sitcom star is still a bud, so all he needs right now are looks and personality
Synonyms for bud
Words Related to bud
- kindergartner
- (also kindergartener),
- preschooler,
- rug rat
- [slang],
- schoolboy,
- schoolchild,
- schoolgirl,
- schoolkid
- brat,
- devil,
- hellion,
- imp,
- jackanapes,
- mischief,
- monkey,
- rapscallion,
- rascal,
- rogue,
- urchin,
- whippersnapper
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