young one
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of young one
First recorded in 1525–35
Example Sentences
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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
But having a child in your production, especially a young one, can mean a host of issues, especially if the story is riding on their success, as it is in the Disney+ show "Obi-Wan Kenobi."
From Salon • Jun. 15, 2022
If the name Dick Barnett tickles your memory a bit, you are probably a Lakers fan, and not a young one.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2022
“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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