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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
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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
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British Dictionary definitions for youngblood
young blood
noun
young, fresh, or vigorous new people, ideas, attitudes, etc
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