Young-man


a male in early manhood.
a boyfriend; sweetheart; fiancé.
historical examples

aunt jane’s nieces in society edith van dyne
clarissa, volume 1 (of 9) samuel richardson
punch, or the london charivari, volume 158, february 11, 1920 various
under false pretences adeline sergeant
the trouble with telstar john berryman
the breaking point mary roberts rinehart

noun
a boyfriend; sweetheart

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