young man

See also: youngman

EnglishEdit

young man (plural young men)

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see young,‎ man.
Synonym: (male) youth
A term of endearment or address by adults for a young boy.
- 1985 November 28, Bill Watterson, Calvin & Hobbes (comic):
  That does it, young man! You are excused to your room!
- 2003 July 17, Tom Armstrong, Marvin (comic):
  Hey, young man... don't walk on the kitchen floor. I just mopped over there.
- 2004, Warren W. Evans, Corky, Peggy and the Goldfinch (page 82)
  “Now you listen to me, young man!” Mom pointed a finger straight into my face.
How old are you, young man?
(dated) A male lover; a sweetheart.

youth — see youth

a term of endearment or address for a boy