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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(slang, rare) A euphemism that is used to appeal to older individuals, to make them feel younger..
We should seek to convert the American from the search for cosmetic "youthemisms" for growing old such as "Golden Agers" to acceptance of old age's vicissitudes, inevitability, and pleasures. The union program for the laborer begins with the ...
FRIG: A “youthemism” to be used only when little old ladies are present. Considered a little ...
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Youthemism means (slang, rare) A euphemism that is used to appeal to older individuals, to make them feel younger..
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We should seek to convert the American from the search for cosmetic "youthemisms" for growing old such as "Golden Agers" to acceptance of old age's vicissitudes, inevitability, and pleasures. The union program for the laborer begins with the ...
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