young man

== English == === Etymology === Inherited from Middle English yong man, from Old English ġeong mann; by surface analysis, young +‎ man. Compare yeoman. === Pronunciation === === Noun === young man (plural young men) A term of endearment or admonishment by adults for a young boy. (dated) A male lover; a sweetheart. 1957, J. D. Salinger, "Zooey", in 1961, Franny and Zooey, 1991 LB Books edition, page 96: "The expression is Franny's 'young man,'" he said, "not her 'boy friend.' Why are you so out of date, Bessie? […]" Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see young,‎ man. Synonym: (male) youth ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== young lady