Definition

Noun: - A short-lived, intense romantic infatuation typical of young people, especially adolescents: This term describes the temporary, often idealized, feelings of love experienced by teenagers or young adolescents, characterized by its innocence and lack of depth compared to mature love.

Usage

• Used to describe the fleeting, non-serious romantic feelings of young people.
• Often carries a slightly dismissive or affectionate tone, implying the feelings are not lasting or deeply considered.
• Typically used by adults looking back or commenting on young people's relationships.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in contrast to "true love" or "mature love" to highlight its transient nature.
• Can be used in psychological or sociological discussions about adolescent development.

Variants and Related Words

• Crush (n): A brief but intense infatuation for someone, especially someone unattainable. (e.g., )
• Infatuation (n): An intense but short-lived passion or admiration for someone or something. This is a more formal synonym.
• Adolescent love: A more neutral, descriptive term for the same concept.

Synonyms

• Infatuation
• Adolescent love
• Teen love
• Calf love (a less common, chiefly British synonym)

Antonyms

• Mature love
• Lasting love
• True love

Related Idioms

• Young love: A similar idiom that refers to romance between young people, often with a slightly more romantic or less dismissive connotation than "puppy love."
• Love's young dream: A poetic or literary phrase referring to the idealized romantic feelings of youth.

Noun

1. temporary love of an adolescent