English Explanatory Dictionary

bright young thing

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One who is youthful, clever, eager, and high-spirited in manner and attractive in appearance.
  2. Any of a group of bohemian young aristocrats and socialites in 1920s London.
noun
  1. Alternative letter-case form of bright young thing.

Pronunciation

en-au-bright young thing.ogg

Word forms

bright young thing bright young things

Related words

bright young people sweet young thing
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