an awkward and inexperienced youth

Not yet weaned, Drawing milk from the mother or dam; hence, colloquially, young, inexperienced, a suction pump. See under Suction, verb_ Present participle of suck, noun_ A sound or motion that sucks, the act of sucking, Specifically, in ceramics, absorption of the glaze from ware by the porous fire-clay saggar while in the kiln

A young dog; a pup, A conceited, frivolous, and impertinent man; a silly young fop or coxcomb_ used in contempt, an inexperienced young person, verb_ transitive To bring forth whelps; to pup

One who acts as a wise and faithful guide and monitor, especially of a younger person; an intimate friend who is also a sage counselor, as of one who is young or inexperienced, a wise and trusted guide and advisor, verb_ serve as a teacher or trusted counselor, transitive To act as someone's mentor, intransitive verb_ To serve as a trusted counselor or teacher, especially in occupational settings, To serve as a trusted counselor or teacher to (another person)