Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hobbledehoy
noun
/ˈhɒb.əl.dɪ.hɔɪ/
Definition
A young man who is awkward or clumsy; an adolescent who has not yet matured.
Examples
- The hobbledehoy stumbled over his own feet during the dance.
- At 15, he felt like a hobbledehoy, still figuring out how to fit in with his peers.
Meaning
The term ‘hobbledehoy’ refers to a youth, especially in their awkward stage of development, often characterized by a lack of social grace or confidence.
Synonyms
- youth
- teenager
- awkward youth
