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youngblood

Youngblood (noun) means a newcomer who brings energy or fresh ideas to a group, especially a young person joining an established team. Example: “The coach brought in some youngblood to shake up the aging roster.”

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A newcomer who brings energy or fresh ideas to a group, especially a young person joining an established team.
"The coach brought in some youngblood to shake up the aging roster."
"Management hopes the new youngblood in the design team will spark better ideas."

How to use youngblood

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA young, energetic newcomer brought in to refresh an older group.

Common pairings
bring in some youngblood new youngblood

Word forms

youngbloods plural, Youngbloods plural

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Etymology

A straightforward compound of young and blood, used since the 20th century for fresh new talent or energy.

· First attested 1900

Class of 1900 youngblood joined the language around 1900.
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Frequently asked questions

What does “youngblood” mean?

The word “youngblood” means a newcomer who brings energy or fresh ideas to a group, especially a young person joining an established team. In plain terms, a young, energetic newcomer brought in to refresh an older group.

How do you use “youngblood” in a sentence?

Here is “youngblood” used in a sentence: “The coach brought in some youngblood to shake up the aging roster.”

What part of speech is “youngblood”?

“Youngblood” is a noun.

Where does the word “youngblood” come from?

The word “youngblood” dates back to around 1900. A straightforward compound of young and blood, used since the 20th century for fresh new talent or energy.

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