English Explanatory Dictionary

juvenile delinquent

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A persistent young offender; an antisocial minor, one who has committed criminal acts such as theft or violence.

Word forms

juvenile delinquent juvenile delinquents

Etymology

From juvenile + delinquent.

Synonyms

juvenile offender juvey

Related words

juvenile hall
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