hobbledehoy

[ˈhɒb.əl.diː.hɔɪ]

hobbledehoy Definition

an awkward, gawky young fellow.

Using hobbledehoy: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "hobbledehoy" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He was a tall hobbledehoy with a shock of red hair.

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    The hobbledehoys were playing basketball in the park.

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    She found him endearing despite his hobbledehoy appearance.

hobbledehoy Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for hobbledehoy

Phrases with hobbledehoy

  • hobbledehoyhood

    the state or period of being a hobbledehoy

    Example

    His hobbledehoyhood was marked by social awkwardness and physical clumsiness.

  • awkward or gawky in manner or appearance

    Example

    His hobbledehoyish behavior made him the target of teasing and ridicule.

  • hobbledehoydom

    the collective state or condition of hobbledehoys

    Example

    Hobbledehoydom is a phase that most people go through during adolescence.

Origins of hobbledehoy

from Middle English 'hob' meaning 'to dance' and 'de hoy' meaning 'the hay'

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Summary: hobbledehoy in Brief

'Hobbledehoy' [ˈhɒb.əl.diː.hɔɪ] refers to an awkward, gawky young fellow. It is often used to describe teenagers or adolescents who are still growing into their bodies. The term comes from Middle English 'hob' meaning 'to dance' and 'de hoy' meaning 'the hay.' 'Hobbledehoy' has spawned related words like 'hobbledehoyhood' and 'hobbledehoyish,' which describe the state of being a hobbledehoy.