Young

/jʌŋ/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Having lived or existed for only a short time; not old.

The young puppy played happily in the garden.

In the early stages of life or development.

Young trees need regular watering to grow strong.

Of or relating to a person who is in the age range between childhood and adulthood.

The young students were excited about their field trip.

Immature; not fully developed.

He has some young ideas that could change the industry.

Middle English, from Old English 'geong' meaning 'young, youthful'.

young at heart

Having a youthful spirit or attitude regardless of age.

young gun

A young, ambitious person in a competitive field.

young blood

New and inexperienced people in a group.

youth

The period of life when one is young.

infant

A very young child or baby.

adolescent

A young person in the process of developing from a child into an adult.

Lit

That party was lit, all the young kids had a great time.

Squad

Me and my young squad are going out tonight.