billyhood

/ˈbɪlihaʊd/

Definitions

1. noun

the state of being a youth or a young man, especially in a rural area; adolescence or youth

“He spent his billyhood working on the family farm.”

2. noun

a period of time characterized by carefree and adventurous behavior, typically in youth

“His billyhood was filled with reckless decisions and wild adventures.”

Synonyms

  • adolescence
  • youthfulness

Antonyms

  • maturity
  • old age