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youngster

noun young·ster \ˈyəŋ(k)-stər\

: a young person

Full Definition of YOUNGSTER

1
a :  a young person :  youth
b :  child
2
:  a young animal or plant especially of a domesticated or cultivated breed or type
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First Known Use of YOUNGSTER

1589

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Synonyms
bairn [chiefly Scottish], bambino, bud, chap [Southern & Midland], chick, cub, juvenile, kid, kiddie (also kiddy), kiddo, moppet, sprat, sprout, squirt, whelp, youngling, child, youth
Antonyms
adult, grown-up
YOUNGSTER Defined for Kids

youngster

noun young·ster \ˈyəŋ-stər\

Definition of YOUNGSTER for Kids

1
:  a young person :  youth
2
:  child 3 <Her youngsters clung to her dress.>

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