yoof
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
youth (young person, young people or the state of being young)
Register: slang
Examples
Slash'n'sideburn pop is what you get when Manc yoof grows up angry and facially bristling.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “yoof” mean?
youth (young person, young people or the state of being young)
Is “yoof” formal or informal?
yoof is generally slang.