Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A young adult, usually between 20 and 30 years old, who lives with his or her parents because of not being able to afford or being unwilling to live independently.

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  • noun A young adult who has yet to adopt typical adult behaviours.

Etymologies

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

[twixt + –er.]

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twixt +‎ -er

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    February 26, 2008