there is a fairly old phrase that I know was in use in the 1920's and
the phrase was" "shirtailed kid". Meaning young, wet behind the ears
etc.

Because he didn't wear it tucked in. Sign of a farm boy.

Or: "with his shirttail hanging out...."

all the best -- Dan Ford
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