young
/jʌŋ/
adjective8
verb3
- Shoshonitic magmatism younged southwards in the Superior Province, commensurate with the southwardly diachronous accretion of allochthonous subprovinces. — 1994
noun1
forms
younged · younging · youngs · younger · youngest
Phrases with young
- bright young thingOne who is youthful, clever, eager, and high-spirited in manner and attractive in appearance.
- old head on young shouldersSomeone who has the wisdom of age during his or her physical youth.
- sweet young thingAn attractive young woman.
- while we're youngsoon, without much delay (urging someone to hurry up)
- with youngOf a female animal, pregnant.
- young at heartHaving the joy and vitality associated with younger people, despite one's own advanced age.
- young bloodYoung or youthful people, especially as a source of revitalizing force (in a team, organization, etc.).
- young fogeyA young and overly conservative person.
- young TurkA young person who agitates for political or other reform; a young person with a rebellious disposition.