P. J. O'Rourke

I'm too tough and sensitive to have to have some pubescent twerp with his mom's earring in his tongue, who combs his hair with Redi-Whip and has an Ani DiFranco tattoo on his shin, come show me how a computer works.

American Comedian

Caitlin Flanagan

Pubescent girls, it seems, are manifestly more likely to exhibit extreme and bizarre psychological symptoms than are teenage boys.

American Writer

Mura Masa

I think everybody had this weird mix of pubescent rage and sadness, and just pure mania and joy. It's a really weird time.

Musician

Morgan Ortagus

Quite frankly, I don't want someone with the temperament of a middle school pubescent boy in the president's office.

American Public Servant

Use 'pubescent' to describe people, typically in their teens, experiencing bodily and hormonal changes.

Puberty Stage

'Pubescent' often implies the awkwardness or emotional turbulence associated with this development stage.

Awkward Phase

Be mindful that discussing someone's 'pubescent' stage can be personal and sensitive.

Sensitive Topic

'Pubescent' in biology refers to fine hairs on plants, not to be confused with human puberty.

Botanical Texture

In botany, use 'pubescent' to specifically describe plant parts that have a soft, short fuzz.

Plant Description

'Pubescent' is a technical term in biology and horticulture, less understood in everyday language.