adultescent
ʌlˈtɛs noun
a young adult or middle-aged person who has interests, traits, etc., that are usually associated with teenagers.
Also called adultolescent, kidult.
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| —n | |
| 1. | an adult who is still actively interested in youth culture |
| —adj | |
| 2. | aimed at or suitable for adultescents |
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| Main Entry: | adultescent |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | a middle-aged person who wants to be associated with youth culture and whose choices in clothing, activities, etc. reflect this; see also {kidult} |
| Example: | We observed the toe rings and ankle bracelet on a 65-year-old adultescent. |
| Etymology: | a blend of adult and adolescent |
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