Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

spring-chicken

Noun

/sprɪŋ ˈtʃɪkən/

Definition

A young person who is perceived to have youthful vigor or innocence.

Examples

Even at 30, he still felt like a spring-chicken among his older colleagues.
She’s not as spry as she used to be, but she still has that spring-chicken spirit.

Meaning

The term ‘spring-chicken’ is often used to refer to someone who is young, especially in contrast to someone older. It can also imply a sense of freshness or newness about an individual.