No spring chicken Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈnoʊ/ /ˈspɹɪŋ/, /spɝˈɪŋ/ /ˈtʃɪkən

NOH SPRING CHIK-uhn

UK

nəʊ/ /spɹˈɪŋ/ /tʃˈɪkɪn

noh SPRING CHIK-in

Definition

This informal expression means someone is not young anymore, often said humorously or to gently point out someone's age.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal, often humorous or light-hearted. Typically used about adults, sometimes oneself. It can feel gentle or teasing, but should be avoided if someone is sensitive about age. Not literal—has nothing to do with actual chickens.

• Spanish: ya no es una jovencita - no es tan joven
• Portuguese (BR): não é mais tão jovem - não é nenhum(a) jovenzinho(a)
• Portuguese (PT): já não é nenhum(a) jovem - não é propriamente novo(a)
• Chinese (Simplified): 年纪不小了 - 不再年轻了
• Chinese (Traditional): 年紀不小了 - 不再年輕了
• Hindi: अब जवान नहीं है - अब युवा नहीं है
• Arabic: لم يعد شابًا - لم تعد شابة
• Bengali: আর তরুণ নই - আর আজকের ছেলে নই
• Russian: уже не молод - не первый год
• Japanese: 若くない - もう若くない
• Vietnamese: không còn trẻ nữa
• Korean: 더 이상 젊지 않다
• Turkish: artık genç değil
• Urdu: اب جوان نہیں رہا
• Indonesian: sudah tidak muda lagi

Example Sentences

I'm no spring chicken anymore, but I still love hiking.

basic

My father is no spring chicken, but he plays soccer every weekend.

basic

She joked that she's no spring chicken when talking about her birthday.

basic

He may be no spring chicken, but he runs faster than people half his age.

natural

You’re no spring chicken, so don’t try lifting all those heavy boxes yourself.

natural

I know I'm no spring chicken, but I’m up for the challenge!

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