Featured Members

Edu Directory

If you provide tutoring or resources for GRE, GMAT, SAT, IELTS or any other exam, get your website listed in our Edu-Directory for FREE

fledgling - Dictionary definition and meaning for fledgling

FLEDGLING

(noun) young bird that has just fledged or become capable of flying
synonyms : fledgeling
(noun) any new participant in some activity
synonyms : entrant , fledgeling , freshman , neophyte , newbie , newcomer , starter
The piano neophyte was asked by the instructor to practice for an hour every day. -added by naila_inlas

-tagged by editor1

a neophyte at piano taking piano lessons from his new piano teacher.
(adj.) young and inexperienced
"a fledgling enterprise", "a fledgling skier", "an unfledged lawyer"
synonyms : callow , unfledged
Edward is a callow playwright, whose debut play became a success. -added by Aswathy_inlas
(adj.) (of a young bird) having acquired its flight feathers
"a fledgling robin"
synonyms : fledgeling

Mnemonics for fledgling

(Tag: ) rhymes with duckling.. a young duck thus referring to inexperience.
added by deepster89 Edit Mnemonic

Was this mnemonic useful ? +6 -0
(Tag: ) Fledgling sounds like "weakling". A weakling is one who is not very experienced and is new to the procedures.
added by shwetarulzz Edit Mnemonic

Was this mnemonic useful ? +1 -1
(Tag: English) read as F(resh person) Led (for) gliding. He is inexperienced still lead for gliding.
added by msanthosh2004 Edit Mnemonic

Was this mnemonic useful ? +0 -0

Searched 1124 times in total

Account Login

Forgot your password ?

New to Mnemonic Dictionary?