young man

See also: youngman

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Noun

young man (plural young men)

Used other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: Synonym of youth.
A term of endearment or address for a boy.
- 2004, Warren W. Evans, Corky, Peggy and the Goldfinch (page 82)
  “Now you listen to me, young man!” Mom pointed a finger straight into my face.
A male lover; a sweetheart.

Translations

youth — see youth

a term of endearment or address for a boy

French: jeune homme (fr) m
German: junger Mann m

Russian: молодо́й челове́к (ru) m (molodój čelovék)

See also

young lady

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