adolescent

Definition

  • noun: a young person who is developing into an adult
  • noun: one that is in the state of 'adolescence'
  • synonyms: growing, youth, immature

Examples

  • Their children are now 'adolescents'.

  • an 'adolescent' boy/girl

  • a troubled 'adolescent'

Movie quotes

  • (..) He's not into this. Something's wrong. Try somethin' simple. I'll talk. Willy is a -year-old adolescent orca. He is feet long And weighs in at over / tons. Come here, buddy. What's up, guy? (..)
    1993 Free Willy