Young'un
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈjʌŋən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Young'un is a noun meaning (Southern US, African-American Vernacular, British West Country, Northern England, informal) Child.
Meaning
(Southern US, African-American Vernacular, British West Country, Northern England, informal) Child.
Example Sentences
"Jesus Christ! Was my folks refined. My mam she wouldn't think-a lettin' us young'uns call a pee pot a pee pot. A chamber's what she called it... And by God! Us young'uns had ter call the pee pot a chamber or git our God damn necks wrang."
Word Forms
- young'uns
- youngen
- youngin
- youngon
- youngun
Synonyms for young'un
Depending on context, synonyms include bairn, brat, child, chit, fry, juvenile.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include youngster, kid, baby, cruise, toddler, infancy.
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