Meaning of hobbledehoy in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈhɑbəldiˌhɔɪ/

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1. Noun

   hobbledehoy

   Etymology

   mid 16th century: of unknown origin

   Definitions

   1. an awkward bad-mannered adolescent boy

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