Preteen

adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of, relating to, or designed for, or being children between the ages of approximately 10 and 12. not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    of or relating to or designed for children between the ages of 9 and 12 wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    A child between approximately 10 and 12 years of age, at the onset of adolescence.
  2. 2
    a preadolescent boy or girl (usually between 9 and 12 years of age) wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

From pre- + teen.

Etymology 2

From pre- + teen.

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