preteen
preteen adjective: of, relating to, or designed for, or being children between the ages of approximately 10 and 12.
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 approximately 10 and 12 years of age, at the onset of adolescence.
- Synonyms:
- betweenager, preadolescent, prepubescent, preteenager, tween, tweenager, tweener, tweenie
Synonyms of preteen
Forms of preteen
| Adjective | |
|---|---|
| alternative form | pre-teen |
| Noun | |
| plural | preteens |
Origin of preteen
From pre- + teen.
Words formed from preteen
Questions about preteen
- What does preteen mean?
- Preteen means of, relating to, or designed for, or being children between the ages of approximately 10 and 12.
- What part of speech is preteen?
- Preteen can be an adjective or a noun.
Words near preteen in the dictionary
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