Meaning of young man | Babel Free
Definitions
- A term of endearment or admonishment by adults for a young boy.
- A male lover; a sweetheart.
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see young, man.
Equivalents
Examples
“I can't understand⟳ you, young man. Can you point⟳ to which toy you want⟳?”
“That does it, young man! You are excused to your room!”
“Hey, young man... don't walk⟳ on the kitchen floor. I just mopped over there.”
““Now you listen⟳ to me, young man!” Mom pointed a finger straight into my face⟳.”
“Hello, young man, I'm Quincy's mother. I decided to drop by to see⟳ how his adopted family is treating him.”
“"Lane Coutell. He's only been Franny's boy friend for a whole year. ..." "The expression is Franny's 'young man,'" he said, "not her 'boy friend.' Why are you so out of date⟳, Bessie? […]"”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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