Fledgling

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈflÉ›dÊ’lɪŋ/

Alternative forms

• fledgeling

Origin

From fledge 'prepare for flying' + diminutive suffix -ling

Full definition of fledgling

Adjective

1. untried or inexperienced

Noun

1. (literally) A young bird which has just developed its flight feathers (notably wings).
2. (figuratively) An immature, naïve and/or inexperienced person.