"youngsome" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more youngsome [comparative], most youngsome [superlative]
Etymology: From young + -some. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|young|some}} young + -some Head templates: {{en-adj}} youngsome (comparative more youngsome, superlative most youngsome)
  1. Seemingly young in appearance, manner, or behaviour; youthful Synonyms: juvenile, youthsome
    Sense id: en-youngsome-en-adj-yKbYAoES Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -some

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