2 entries under this word

Juvenile

Jū've-nīle, a.

adjective

[Lat. juvenilis, from juvenis, young; Fr. juvénile, juvénil, Pr. juvenil, jovenil, Sp. & Pg. juvenil, It. giovenile, giovanile.]

  1. Young; youthful; as, juvenile years or age.
  2. Pertaining or suited to youth; as, juvenile sports.

Syn.—Youthful; puerile; boyish; childish. See YOUTHFUL.

Jū’ve-nīle, n.

noun

A young person or youth; — used sportively or familiarly.