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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The youngest child in a family, or individual in a group.

Adjective

1. 1
   superlative form of young: most young form-of, superlative
2. 2
   Most recently begun or formed.

   "I may be the youngest in my family but I still resent being referred to as the baby."

3. 3
   Receiving dealt cards last, i.e. immediately before the next deal to the eldest.

Synonyms

All synonyms

adolescentbabyfledglinghopefulinfantjunior

Example

More examples

"The youngest boy dropped behind the other hikers."

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