juvenile

Definition

  • noun: a young person
  • adjective: unpleasantly childish
  • adjective: physiologically immature or undeveloped
  • used especially of water and gas
  • synonyms: youth, puerile, childish

Examples

  • a 'juvenile' crime [=a crime committed by a young person]

  • She criticized his 'juvenile' behavior at the party.

  • She works to keep 'juveniles' away from drugs.

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