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stripling

noun

ˈstri-pliŋ

Definition of stripling

as in boy

a male person who has not yet reached adulthood the young boxer looked like a mere stripling next to his larger, more seasoned opponent

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Recent Examples of stripling Mickey Mouse will celebrate his 100th birthday in 2028; now in its 46th year, ESPN is a mere stripling compared to the chipper murine in the funny red pants. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 18 Mar. 2026 More important still, thrilling these ultra-cultured striplings means winning over mom and dad, too. — Devorah Lev-Tov, Robb Report, 25 June 2023

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The original film follows a young boy named Miguel who feels a calling to music against his family’s wishes.

— Matt Minton, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
Fans may recall that Agatha helped Bill track down the soul of his twin, Tommy (aka Speed), and place him into the body of a teen boy who drowned, Thomas Shepherd.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of boy

Noun

Now there are four campuses with 10,000 to 12,000 annual students ranging from teenagers through retirees, as well as a staff eager to position the college as a true community hub.

— Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
Other than Bafode Diakite, teenagers Veljko Milosavljevic and Matai Akinmboni, both 19, are the backup centre-backs, while Julio Soler, 21, is Truffert’s understudy.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of teenager

Noun

Writer Brad Bird confirmed there will not be a time jump in the third movie, keeping the Parr kids Violet, Dash and Jack-Jack at their original ages.

— Mya Copeland, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
Families can also participate in daily arts and crafts sessions, with materials provided on request and staff on hand to help kids create their own souvenirs.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of kid

Noun

One adolescent possibly had contact with the bat, officials said.

— Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 3 Aug. 2026
YouTube comedian Bo Burnham directs this empathetic portrait of Kayla (Elsie Fisher), an insecure adolescent who posts motivational vlogs on YouTube while privately struggling with her self-image and burgeoning sexuality.

— Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026

Definition of adolescent

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