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youngster

[ yuhng-ster ]
/ ˈyÊŒĆ‹ stər /
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noun
a child.
a young person.
a young horse or other animal.
(in the British navy) a midshipman of less than four years' standing.
(in the U.S. Naval Academy) a midshipman in the second year.
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Origin of youngster

First recorded in 1580–90; young + -ster
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British Dictionary definitions for youngster

youngster
/ (ˈjÊŒĆ‹stə) /

noun
a young person; child or youth
a young animal, esp a horse
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