Phrase guide

sweet young thing

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

An attractive young woman.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • I just know he's off spending the night with some sweet young thing he picked up in a bar.

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A sweet-tempered young woman.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

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