Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Young man

noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A term of endearment or admonishment by adults for a young boy.

    "I can't understand you, young man. Can you point to which toy you want?"

  2. 2
    a teenager or a young adult male wordnet
  3. 3
    A male lover; a sweetheart. dated

    ""Lane Coutell. He's only been Franny's boy friend for a whole year. ..." "The expression is Franny's 'young man,'" he said, "not her 'boy friend.' Why are you so out of date, Bessie? […]""

  4. 4
    Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see young, man.

See also for "young man"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: youngman