Any young person.
Young un
YUNG-un
ˈjʌŋən
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
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Formality
informal
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