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hobbledehoy

/ˈhɒblɪdɛhaʊ/ noun · British & US
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What does hobbledehoy mean?

noun

A young man in his late teens or early twenties, especially one who is awkward or inexperienced in the ways of the world.

Example

"The young hobbledehoy struggled to impress the ladies at the ball."

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