Younglings — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈyəŋ-liŋ/ young·ling

Meaning & Definition of Younglings

Younglings (noun)

  1. one that is young; especially, a young person or animal

Younglings (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a young person who is between infancy and adulthood

    "she quit babysitting when she got tired of wrangling younglings who weren't even her own"

    similar: bairns (chiefly Scottish), bambinos, buds, chaps (Southern & Midland), chicks, children, cubs, juveniles, kiddies, kiddos, kids, moppets, sprats, sprouts, squirts, whelps, youngsters, youths
    related: adolescents, minors, kindergartners, preschoolers, rug rats (slang), schoolboys, schoolchildren, schoolgirls, schoolkids, babes, babies, bantlings, infants, neonates, nestlings, newborn, toddlers, tots, tykes, weanlings, devils, hellions, imps, jackanapeses, mischiefs, monkeys, rapscallions, rascals, rogues, urchins, whippersnappers, cherubs, preteen-agers, preteens, subteens, teenagers, teeners, teens, teenyboppers, tweens, lads, nippers, shavers, striplings, tads, bobby-soxers, hoydens, tomboys
    opposite: adults, grown-ups
    near: middle-agers, ancients, elders, golden-agers, oldsters, old-timers, senior citizens, seniors

Related Entry: Youngling (noun)

Youngling is a different word from Younglings. The synonyms below are for youngling, not for younglings.

  1. a young person who is between infancy and adulthood

    "she quit babysitting when she got tired of wrangling younglings who weren't even her own"

    similar: bairn (chiefly Scottish), bambino, bud, chap (Southern & Midland), chick, child, cub, juvenile, kid, kiddie, kiddo, moppet, sprat, sprout, squirt, whelp, youngster, youth
    related: adolescent, minor, kindergartner, preschooler, rug rat (slang), schoolboy, schoolchild, schoolgirl, schoolkid, babe, baby, bantling, infant, neonate, nestling, newborn, toddler, tot, tyke, weanling, devil, hellion, imp, jackanapes, mischief, monkey, rapscallion, rascal, rogue, urchin, whippersnapper, cherub, preteen, preteen-ager, subteen, teen, teenager, teener, teenybopper, tween, lad, nipper, shaver, stripling, tad, bobby-soxer, hoyden, tomboy
    opposite: adult, grown-up
    near: middle-ager, ancient, elder, golden-ager, oldster, old-timer, senior, senior citizen

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Younglings

The most common words with a similar meaning to Younglings:

Chiefly Scottish: bairns
Southern & Midland: chaps
bambinos, buds, chicks, children, cubs, juveniles, kiddies, kiddos, kids, moppets, sprats, sprouts, squirts, whelps, youngsters, youths

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Younglings

Words with the opposite meaning of Younglings:

adults, grown-ups

Related Words for Younglings

adolescents, minors, kindergartners, preschoolers, rug rats, schoolboys, schoolchildren, schoolgirls, schoolkids, babes, babies, bantlings, infants, neonates, nestlings, newborn, toddlers, tots, tykes, weanlings, devils, hellions, imps, jackanapeses, mischiefs, monkeys, rapscallions, rascals, rogues, urchins

Near Antonyms of Younglings

middle-agers, ancients, elders, golden-agers, oldsters, old-timers, senior citizens, seniors

Word Forms of Younglings

Derived words: youngling (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Younglings

First known use: before 12th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Younglings

What does "Younglings" mean?

"Younglings" means one that is young; especially, a young person or animal. As a noun, it is defined as: one that is young; especially, a young person or animal.

What is another word for "Younglings"?

Other words for "Younglings" include bairns, bambinos, buds, chaps, chicks, children, cubs and juveniles. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Younglings" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Younglings"?

There are 66 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Younglings". Common alternatives include bairns, bambinos, buds, chaps, chicks, children, cubs, juveniles, kiddies and kiddos.

What is the opposite of "Younglings"?

Antonyms of "Younglings" include adults and grown-ups. Near antonyms include middle-agers, ancients, elders and golden-agers.

How do you use "Younglings" in a sentence?

Examples of "Younglings" in a sentence: "she quit babysitting when she got tired of wrangling younglings who weren't even her own".

Is "Younglings" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Younglings" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Younglings"?

"Younglings" is pronounced /ˈyəŋ-liŋ/ and divided into syllables as young·ling.

What is the origin of the word "Younglings"?

First known use: before 12th century.