youngblood

[ yuhng-bluhd ]

/ ˈyʌŋˌblʌd /

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adjective

youthful, vigorous, and fresh in ideas or practices: an aging company badly in need of youngblood management.

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Origin of youngblood

First recorded in 1620–30; attributive use of young blood

Words nearby youngblood

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Other definitions for youngblood (2 of 2)

young blood

noun

youthful people.

fresh new ideas, practices, etc.; vigor.

Origin of young blood

First recorded in 1620–30

How to use youngblood in a sentence

Muna Youngblood, the youngest female legislator in the House of Representatives, called for action to be taken against Broh.
The Mayor of Monrovia’s Fall From Grace|Clair MacDougall, Wade C.L. Williams|March 10, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Youngblood said that the shooter, an eleventh-grade student, had his sights on two students who allegedly bullied him in the past.
California School Shooter Had a ‘Hit List’|Christine Pelisek|January 12, 2013|DAILY BEAST
“We can have all the gun control in the world but he was going to take [the gun] to school,” said Youngblood about the suspect.
California School Shooter Had a ‘Hit List’|Christine Pelisek|January 12, 2013|DAILY BEAST
“OK, pardner, I understand,” Johnson said as Youngblood gave him his instructions.
Robert Caro’s New Yorker Essay: 7 New Insights Into LBJ|Matthew DeLuca|March 26, 2012|DAILY BEAST

Special Agent Youngblood's action came immediately after the first shot and before the succeeding shots.
Warren Commission (7 of 26): Hearings Vol. VII (of 15)|The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
I felt the automobile sharply accelerate, and in a moment or so Agent Youngblood released me.
Warren Commission (5 of 26): Hearings Vol. V (of 15)|The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
I heard Agent Youngblood speaking over his radio transmitter.
Warren Commission (5 of 26): Hearings Vol. V (of 15)|The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
Agent Youngblood told me that I could not leave the room, and I followed his direction.
Warren Commission (5 of 26): Hearings Vol. V (of 15)|The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
Special Agent Rufus Youngblood sat in the front seat on the right side.
Warren Commission (2 of 26): Hearings Vol. II (of 15)|The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy

British Dictionary definitions for youngblood

young blood

noun

young, fresh, or vigorous new people, ideas, attitudes, etc

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