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stripling
What does stripling mean?
stripling (noun): a juvenile between the onset of puberty and maturity.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you pronounce stripling?
/ˈstɹɪplɪŋ/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
What are synonyms of stripling?
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “stripling” mean?
enjoyment of something pleasant; an instance of this
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composure; freedom from embarrassment or affectation
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physical discomfort (as mild sickness or depression)
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a juvenile between the onset of puberty and maturity
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Which word is closest in meaning to “stripling”?
detachment
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memorandum
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adolescent
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repetition
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