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callants

noun

plural of callant, chiefly Scottish
as in boys
a male person who has not yet reached adulthood ever since he was a callant, he's been fishing off the eastern coast of Scotland

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  1. boys
  2. kids
  3. teenagers
Noun
  • Jenkins said sextortion is another significant concern that can impact children with law enforcement seeing particularly serious impacts among teen boys.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2026
  • George is following in the footsteps of father Prince William and uncle Prince Harry, who also attended the boarding school for boys.
    — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of boys
Noun
  • That’s because the Hoosier state has opted into the new federal program that allows donor money to fund scholarships — for private school or any number of other educational expenses, like tutoring — for low-income kids.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • New this year is Queer Family, dedicated to kids and their families, with a focus on culturally enriching independent films that explore themes of inclusion and identity.
    — Ed Meza, Variety, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of kids
Noun
  • Agarwal is, like a lot of teenagers, feeling the pangs of a life less traveled, IRL.
    — Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Both teenagers had extensive criminal records and were known gang members, Detective Angel Rodriguez, a sheriff’s office spokesman, previously told the Miami Herald.
    — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of teenagers
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“Callants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/callants. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

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