Young un

Young un

YUNG-un ˈjĘŒÅ‹É™n
Noun

Any young person.

Example Sentences

"How be young un?"
"Where bist goin' young un?"

Etymology & History

West Country term for young person or child. How be young un? Where bist goin youngun? Contraction of young one. Affectionate or neutral.

Word Details

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Region
West Country
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Era
1700s
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Language
none
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Formality
informal
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