youngest
/ˈjʌŋ.ɡɪst/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: youngests
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Most recently begun or formed.
Adjective
Examples
I may be the youngest in my family but I still resent being referred to as the baby.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Receiving dealt cards last, i.e. immediately before the next deal to the eldest.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
The youngest child in a family, or individual in a group.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “youngest” mean?
Most recently begun or formed.
Is “youngest” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.