Definition of fledgling

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  • fledgling is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 15
  • fledgling is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 15
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Definition of fledgling

  • (of a young bird) having acquired its flight feathers (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a fledgling robin

    Synonyms

    1. fledgeling
  • young bird that has just fledged or become capable of flying (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. fledgeling
  • any new participant in some activity (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. entrant
    2. fledgeling
    3. freshman
    4. neophyte
    5. newbie
    6. newcomer
    7. starter
  • young and inexperienced (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a fledgling enterprise
    2. a fledgling skier

    Synonyms

    1. callow
    2. unfledged

See definition of fledgling in Merriam Webster