Meaning Said of people who are no longer young but may behave as though they were.
Usage Worldwide.
Example
- Dad's marrying again, to a woman in her 60s. Mind you, he's no spring chicken either.
Pronunciation
Idiom
No spring chicken
What does "No spring chicken" mean?
Said of people who are no longer young but may behave as though they were.
No spring chicken
USA, 20th century. Young chickens are considered more tasty to eat than those slaughtered later in the year.