princeling
/ˈprɪnslɪŋ/
noun
- A young prince, especially one who is not yet ruling or is of lesser importance.
- The princeling was too young to attend the council meetings.
- In the fairy tale, the princeling set out on a quest to find the magic flower.
- The kingdom had several princelings, each hoping to inherit the throne.
- A person who acts like a prince in a petty or arrogant way, often because of wealth or privilege.
- He was a corporate princeling, throwing his weight around the office.
- The neighborhood princeling demanded everyone follow his rules.
- The spoiled princeling complained when his coffee wasn't served at the perfect temperature.
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