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young man

noun

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English yong man, from Old English ġeong mann; by surface analysis, young + man. Compare yeoman.

  1. inherited from ġeong mann
  2. inherited from yong man

Definitions

  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?
    • That does it, young man! You are excused to your room!
    • Hey, young man... don't walk on the kitchen floor. I just mopped over there.

  2. A male lover

    A male lover; a sweetheart.

    • "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 Why are you so out of date, Bessie? […]"

  3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically

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

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA