young'un
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of young'un
Contraction of young one
Example Sentences
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“I think it’s more about a young’un not really having an appreciation for murals.”
From Washington Post ● Apr. 17, 2023
As for the other, she’ll do anything she can to humiliate her spinster daughter before others if she thinks it will hold the young’un in her thrall.
From New York Times ● Aug. 19, 2013
Quickly, a word about Bouchra Jarrar, who shows during couture: she’s a real talent, no nonsense, a young’un with good judgment and something worthwhile to offer.
From New York Times ● Jan. 26, 2011
The young’un, Robert, who do the yard ever two weeks, I guess he go fore he come over.
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
He told me that during all those years the Lawsons lived over at Millers Crossing, Ward sent for him every time a young'un was born and never paid him a dime.
From Great Jehoshaphat and Gully Dirt! by Smith, Jewell Ellen
What we know and they don’t quite realize yet is that these young’uns are themselves fated to love each other.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 4, 2026
Along with the Aretha tribute, there was a great sequence with this year’s Musicares honoree Dolly Parton, who took center stage instead of leaning back and letting the young’uns laud her.
From Slate ● Feb. 11, 2019
But there was a good life lesson for the young’uns: Sometimes, happily ever after doesn’t last.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 16, 2017
While I usually snort at recycling trends as though they've "just been discovered," I'm delighted that "young'uns" are discovering the joy of sourdough and the great joy in happily kneading loaves.
From New York Times ● Mar. 22, 2016
“It’s hard for you young’uns to understand,” Mr. Gibbs said.
From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson
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