princeling

/ˈprɪnslɪŋ/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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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