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1. n. A youth between boy and man; an awkward, gawky young fellow . Source: opted
2. A youth between boy and man; an awkward, gawky young fellow . [Colloq.] All the men, boys, and hobbledehoys attached to the farm. Dickens. . Source: webster

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awkward boy fellow gawky man young youth attached boys dickens farm men

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