English Dictionary

young Turk

noun

(historical) From the late-19th to the early-20th century, a member of a movement that campaigned for reform of the Ottoman Empire.

The young Turk is a rising star in the political arena.

意味（1）

(historical) From the late-19th to the early-20th century, a member of a movement that campaigned for reform of the Ottoman Empire.

意味（2）

(idiomatic, by extension) A young person who agitates for political or other reform; a young person with a rebellious disposition.

"What! Roscoe?" inquired the principal.

"Yes."

"Is he in any mischief?"

"Mischief? I should say so! Why, he's a regular young Turk."

"A young Turk? I don't think I understand you, James."

What! Roscoe? inquired the principal. Yes. Is he in any mischief? Mischief? I should say so! Why, he's a regular young Turk. A young Turk? I don't think I understand you, James. I mean, he's a young ruffian.