PRETEEN

preteen, preadolescent

(adjective) of or relating to or designed for children between the ages of 9 and 12; “a preteen party”; “preteen clothing”

preteen, preteenager

(noun) a preadolescent boy or girl (usually between 9 and 12 years of age); “little league is intended for the preteens”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

preteen (not comparable)

Of, relating to, or designed for, or being children between the ages of approximately 10 and 12.

Noun

preteen (plural preteens)

A child between 10 and 12 years of age, at the onset of adolescence.

Synonyms

• See preteen

Anagrams

• terpene

Source: Wiktionary



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