Definitions
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- noun An adult who continues to participate in and enjoy youth culture.
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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Examples
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I admire the way the scent fits the adultescent image of Stefani.
Archive 2008-01-01 Marina Geigert 2008
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I admire the way the scent fits the adultescent image of Stefani.
In Which I Am Being a Positive Thinker... Plus a Prize Draw Marina Geigert 2008
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Yes, I do think that it is time we stepped away from the blind worship that has resulted in the adultescent, binge drinking and a high proportion of the stuff that blights our modern world.
Archive 2008-10-01 David Hadley 2008
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Yes, I do think that it is time we stepped away from the blind worship that has resulted in the adultescent, binge drinking and a high proportion of the stuff that blights our modern world.
From The Archive: Elitist, My Arse David Hadley 2008
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A new form of adult has evolved, which may be called a rejuvenile, a kidalt, an adultescent, or a twixter.
Archive 2006-12-01 ricklibrarian 2006
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A new form of adult has evolved, which may be called a rejuvenile, a kidalt, an adultescent, or a twixter.
Rejuvenile: Kickball, Cartoons, Cupcakes, and the Reinvention of the American Grown-up by Christopher Noxon ricklibrarian 2006
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