Young people collectively, typically referring to individuals in their teens or early twenties.
From Old English 'geoguþ' meaning young people, related to 'geong' (young). The plural form 'youths' developed alongside the singular, though 'youth' can also serve as a collective noun.
The pronunciation of this plural often reveals social class and regional differences - some say 'yooths' while others say 'yowths.' Linguistically, it's fascinating how this word can sound either clinical (in policy contexts) or dismissive (in media coverage).
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