hobbledehoy [noun]

Definition of hobbledehoy:

An awkward, gawky young person, typically a boy in his teenage years.

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Sentence/Example of hobbledehoy:

The hobbledehoy tripped over his own feet while trying to play basketball.

He remembered his days as a hobbledehoy with a mix of embarrassment and nostalgia.

The young hobbledehoy stumbled through his first dance.

She couldn’t help but laugh at the hobbledehoy’s clumsy attempts to impress his crush.

The hobbledehoy's voice cracked as he tried to answer the teacher's question.

Watching the hobbledehoy grow into a confident young man was heartwarming.

The hobbledehoy's awkwardness was endearing to his friends and family.

As a hobbledehoy, he was constantly getting into minor accidents and mishaps.

The movie beautifully captured the hobbledehoy stage of a boy's life.

The hobbledehoy's ill-fitting clothes made him look even more ungainly.

Despite being a hobbledehoy, he showed early signs of his future potential.

The young hobbledehoy was always full of questions and curiosity.

The coach had a lot of patience with the hobbledehoy on the team.

The hobbledehoy's attempts at humor often fell flat, but his friends appreciated the effort.

She remembered being a hobbledehoy herself and sympathized with his awkwardness.