Stripling (Noun)
Meaning
A juvenile between the onset of puberty and maturity.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The stripling was awkwardly navigating the challenges of adolescence, struggling to balance schoolwork and social relationships.
- At the summer camp, the stripling counselors were tasked with leading activities and providing guidance to the younger campers.
- As a stripling, he was still learning to control his emotions and often found himself getting into conflicts with his peers.
- The stripling's voice cracked as he attempted to sing along with the rest of the choir, a sign of his ongoing vocal development.
- Despite his gangly appearance, the stripling showed remarkable athletic ability on the soccer field, quickly becoming a star player.