spring chicken

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Synonyms: spring chickens

Antonyms: spring chickens

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|cuisine}} A [[chicken]] for [[eat]]ing while it is still [[young]].
2. {{lb|en|informal|mostly|in negative constructions}} A person who is still [[young]].

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