different between youngster vs tawpie

English

Etymology

Derived from young +? -ster.

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /?j??st?/
• (US) IPA^(key): /?j??st?/

Noun

youngster (plural youngsters)

1. A young person.
   • 2011, Phil McNulty, Euro 2012: Montenegro 2-2 England [2]

     In a single moment Montenegro and their supporters were given fresh impetus and encouragement. Beciraj tested Hart with a low shot before teenager Phil Jones, on his England debut, suffered an anxious moment when Stevan Jovetic went down under his challenge, leaving the youngster clearly relieved to see referee Stark wave away Montenegro's appeals.

Synonyms

• See also Thesaurus:child.

Antonyms

• oldster

Translations

English

Etymology

Of Scandinavian origin, akin to Norwegian tåpe 'simpleton'

Noun

tawpie (plural tawpies)

1. (chiefly Scotland) foolish or awkward youngster

Related terms

• taupie

See also

• boy, lad
• rascal, rogue, scamp
• wag

References

• Webster's Seventh New Collegiate Dictionary, Springfield, Massachusetts, G.&C. Merriam Co., 1967