young one
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of young one
First recorded in 1525–35
Example Sentences
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Ezra gets the biggest crowd of the entire weekend, and a young one too - toting glow sticks, bubble guns and Pokemon hats as they dance around to his effortlessly sunny pop songs.
From BBC • Jul. 23, 2023
The old stag fighting for his place with the young one.
From Salon • Jul. 6, 2023
Skinner, too, has a young one at home and his son, Beau, provides a welcome distraction from the game.
From Washington Times • Apr. 20, 2023
“I refuse to just fall into the trope of, ‘She’s over 40 so she’s over the hill, and the young one has everything,’” said Britton.
From New York Times • Feb. 2, 2023
“Aye, curious. I know the ways of boys. They are like cats who thrust their noses into everything and oftentimes are sorry. You had best save your curiosity, young one, for safer subjects.”
From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw
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