stripling
Pronunciation: [ˈstrɪplɪŋ]
Word
Context: "youth"
(noun) a young man or boy. A stripling is someone who is still growing up and not fully grown yet. It's often used to describe boys who are starting to become young men.
Example
The stripling showed great promise in his sports and was admired by his teammates.
Example
Unlike his peers, the stripling didn't act immaturely but showed maturity beyond his years.
Example
Have you ever seen a stripling trying to impress his friends with his skills?
Context: "age"
(noun) a term for a young person, particularly a boy. It’s often associated with a time when someone is not quite an adult yet and is learning about life.
Example
The wise old man shared stories about his adventures when he was a stripling.
Example
She realized that at nearly sixteen, she was no longer a stripling but a young woman.
Example
What were your dreams when you were a stripling?
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