Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

young lady

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.83 in modern English

Syllables: young la-dy
IPA

17

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see young, lady.

noun

A term of endearment or admonishment by adults for a young girl.

Example Sentences

"You should try to act like a young lady, not a gang banger."
"“And you need to act like a young lady.” “Why, so you can marry me off and get rid of me?” She jumped to her feet."
"Don't you "grateful" me, young lady. Get yourself ready to go with Paris to Saint Peter's church next Thursday, or I'll drag you there myself."
"“Come back here, young lady! Get back here, now!”"

Inflected Forms

young ladies (plural)

Phrases

young-ladyish young-ladyism young-lady-like young man

Frequently Paired Words

young man

Synonyms

girl miss missy young woman fille

Questions

What does young lady mean?: Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see young, lady.

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