stripling (noun)

1. During the American Civil War, many striplings served as soldiers on the front lines.

2. The movie portrayed the hardships and challenges faced by a young stripling trying to navigate his way through high school.

3. In the futuristic dystopian society, striplings are implanted with chips that control their thoughts and actions.

4. The designer used vibrant colors and modern furniture to create a playful and energetic bedroom for the stripling.