Juvenile Definition

juvenile
adjective
  1. of or relating to or characteristic of or appropriate for children or young people; "juvenile diabetes"; "juvenile fashions"
  2. displaying or suggesting a lack of maturity; "adolescent insecurity"; "jejune responses to our problems"; "their behavior was juvenile"; "puerile jokes"
noun
  1. a young person, not fully developed

"Juvenile" in song lyrics

See how juvenile is used in real songs:

  • "that just got sent to the juvenile"
    69 Boyz — One God, One Judge
  • "That I kicked since a juvenile"
    Above The Law f/ Jayo Felony — X.O. Wit Me
  • "And Juvenile"
    Afroman — Whack Rappers

Words that rhyme with juvenile

Usage tips for "juvenile"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "juvenile" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for juvenile to find words that pair well.

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