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Youngish

usgb/ˈjʌŋɪʃ/Volume
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Relative AgePlay
Indicates someone is relatively young but not necessarily youthful or a teenager. SlideAt the family gathering, Aunt Julia was the youngish member of her generation.
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Not Quite Middle-AgedPlay
Used to describe someone who is older than a youth but not old enough to be considered middle-aged. SlideThe youngish professor had innovative ideas that appealed to her students.
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Unspecific AgePlay
It's a vague term avoiding the specification of an exact age, but suggests a lean towards youth. SlideWhen asked about his age, he replied with a smile, 'I'm youngish.'