adj, noun ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

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

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

Synonyms

All synonyms

preteenagerbetweenagerperipubescentperipubescentpreadolescentpreadolescent

Example

More examples

"Mennad is an impressionable preteen."

Etymology

From pre- + teen.

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