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Definitions

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  • noun Plural form of young'un.

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Examples

  • We look at today's teenagers - "we," in this case, could even refer to twentysomethings like me, a massive narrowing of the gap that separates "us old folks" from "the young'uns" - and marvel at the idea that they'll never know a world without the Internet.

    Boston.com Top Stories 2011

  • Always great to hear about the events and whatnot that focus on the young'uns.

    Kids Read Comics! Roger Langridge 2010

  • The young'uns are much more succeptible to predation or vehichle collisions, etc.

    Will you shoot a small doe? 2009

  • "My heart is beating so fast and I've grown so attached to all of you," she says, before choosing Frenchie Davis to remain in the competition, sending young'uns Raquel Castro and Lily Elise packing.

    Top Moments: Game of Thrones Comes to a Head and Introducing MC NPH 2011

  • The young'uns are much more succeptible to predation or vehichle collisions, etc.

    Will you shoot a small doe? 2009

  • Scotty and Casey: As tempted as I am to pair the season's two young'uns, Lauren and Scotty, together, I think all Idol fans can agree that Scotty needs someone who is going to force him to — finally — branch out from the country genre.

    American Idol Top 6 to Duet on Performance Night — Our Dream Pairings! 2011

  • Sure, you tell 'em about scales and how those little rodents who lived at the same time as dinosaurs once had dino-scales just like birds did, and all skin coverings are just glorified scales (or whatever), but the fact of the matter is that mammals have fur because whoever got fur was able to survive better and reproduce more young'uns than his scaly buddies.

    Crossroads 2009

  • "My heart is beating so fast and I've grown so attached to all of you," she says, before choosing Frenchie Davis to remain in the competition, sending young'uns Raquel Castro and Lily Elise packing.

    Top Moments: Game of Thrones Comes to a Head and Introducing MC NPH 2011

  • Likely to attract a crowd who happily remember the songs from first time around, there'll probably be a fair few young'uns scratching their heads when the En Vogue drops, wondering if they're listening to a rare Destiny's Child B-side, in attendance too.

    This week's new clubs 2011

  • You never know what you do, what tiny thing that you think is insignificant or fleeting, will inspire these young'uns.

    Advisor: Was it cruel to let poor kids in India play with my iPod? Boing Boing 2009

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