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Stripling: meaning, definitions and examples

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stripling

 

[ หˆstrษชplษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

young person

A stripling is a young man or youth, often used to refer to someone in their adolescence. The term carries a somewhat poetic or literary connotation, suggesting not just youth, but also inexperience. While it can simply refer to a young male, it also evokes imagery of growth and the transition from childhood to adulthood. In literature, a stripling might be portrayed as naive or idealistic, embodying the spirit of youth.

Synonyms

lad, teenager, youngster, youth

Examples of usage

  • The stripling eagerly joined the adventure, full of hope and energy.
  • Many a stripling dreams of becoming a hero one day.
  • The mentor often spoke to the stripling about the trials of adulthood.

Translations

Translations of the word "stripling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น jovem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคฟเคถเฅ‹เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Jugendlicher

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ remaja

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัŽะฝะฐะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mล‚odzieniec

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่‹ฅ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท jeune homme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ joven

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท genรง

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฒญ๋…„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุงุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mladรญk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mladรญk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅนด่ฝปไบบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mladeniฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ungur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐัำฉัะฟั–ั€ั–ะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒฎแƒแƒšแƒ’แƒแƒ–แƒ แƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gษ™nc

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ joven

Etymology

The word 'stripling' dates back to Middle English, derived from the Old English term 'striplian,' which meant 'to strip or remove.' This originally referred to the shedding of youth and, through time, evolved to describe a young or adolescent male. The transition of meaning may reflect the notion of youth being a time of shedding childhood traits and responsibilities, embodying the idea of growth. In the 14th century, 'stripling' was commonly used in literature and poetry, often in conjunction with themes of maturity and development. While it is less common in contemporary usage, it retains a quaint and traditional character, often evoking the romanticized vision of youth found in classic literature.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,267 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.