juvenile
//ˈdʒuːvənaɪl//
Adjective
juvenileCanonical form
1
Relating to or characteristic of young people or children.
The library has a large juvenile section with books for children and teenagers.
2
Childish or immature in behavior or attitude.
His juvenile behavior at the meeting embarrassed everyone.
Noun
juvenileSingular
juvenilesPlural
1
A young person, especially one below the age of legal responsibility.
The court handles cases involving juveniles differently from adult cases.
2
A young bird or animal that has not yet reached adulthood.
The juvenile eagle was learning to fly under its mother's watchful eye.