youthemism
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Meaning · English
A euphemism that is used to appeal to older individuals, to make them feel younger.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
We should seek to convert the American from the search for cosmetic "youthemisms" for growing old such as "Golden Agers" to acceptance of old age's vicissitudes, inevitability, and pleasures. The union program for the laborer begins with the ...
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 “youthemism” mean?
A euphemism that is used to appeal to older individuals, to make them feel younger.
Is “youthemism” formal or informal?
youthemism is generally slang.