What does younker mean?
Younker means (archaic) A young man; a lad, youngster..
Younker
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
(archaic) A young man; a lad, youngster..
Definitions by Sense
- (archaic) A young man; a lad, youngster.
- (obsolete) A young gentleman or knight.
- (obsolete) A novice; a simpleton; a dupe.
- junker
Example Sentences
“Jim,” says he, “I reckon we’re fouled, you and me, and we’ll have to sign articles. I’d have had you but for that there lurch, but I don’t have no luck, not I; and I reckon I’ll have to strike, which comes hard, you see, for a master mariner to a ship’s younker like you, Jim.”
So foorth they went, and both together giusted; But that same younker soone was overthrowne
Trimmed like a younker prancing to his love!
Synonyms for younker
Antonyms for younker
Related Words
Word Forms
- younkers
- yonker
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for younker?
Common synonyms include youth, young person.
What is the opposite of younker?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use younker in a sentence?
“Jim,” says he, “I reckon we’re fouled, you and me, and we’ll have to sign articles. I’d have had you but for that there lurch, but I don’t have no luck, not I; and I reckon I’ll have to strike, which comes hard, you see, for a master mariner to a ship’s younker like you, Jim.”
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