Stripling (noun)

  1. A young man or boy who is slender, youthful, or inexperienced.
  2. A young or immature individual who lacks experience or maturity.

Origin:

Derived from the noun 'strip', meaning a slender piece or a rod, and the suffix '-ling', meaning a young or small person or thing.

Examples:

  1. The stripling was too inexperienced to handle the challenges of the job, and quickly became overwhelmed.
  2. The stripling was tall and slender, with a boyish face and a shy demeanor.
  3. The stripling was easily intimidated by the more experienced and confident men in the room.
  4. The stripling's innocence and inexperience made him a target for bullies and pranksters.
  5. The stripling was eager to learn and grow, and was willing to take on any task or challenge in order to improve.
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