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hobbledehoyism

/ˌhɒb.əlˈdi.hɔɪ.ɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does hobbledehoyism mean?

noun

Hobbledehoyism is a noun referring to the behavior or characteristics of a young man who is awkward, inexperienced, or immature. It is often used to describe someone who is trying to act older or more sophisticated than they actually are.

Example

"The young man's hobbledehoyism was evident in his attempts to use big words and pretend to be a connoisseur of fine wine."

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