HyperDic: preteen

English > 2 senses of the word preteen:
NOUNperson preteen, preteenagera preadolescent boy or girl / girl (usually between 9 and 12 years of age)
ADJECTIVEallpreteen, preadolescentof or relating to or designed for children between the ages of 9 and 12
preteen > pronunciation
Soundspriy.tiy'n
RhymesAberdeen ... wolverine / Wolverine: 192 rhymes with iyn...
English > preteen: 2 senses > adjective 1
MeaningOf or relating to or designed for children between the ages of 9 and 12.
Examples
  • "a preteen party"
  • "preteen clothing"
Synonympreadolescent
Broaderyoung, immature(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
Nounspreteena preadolescent boy or girl / girl (usually between 9 and 12 years of age)
English > preteen: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningA preadolescent boy or girl / girl (usually between 9 and 12 years of age).
Example"little league is intended for the preteens"
Synonympreteenager
Broaderjuvenile, juvenile personA young person, not fully developed
Adjectivespreteenof or relating to or designed for children between the ages of 9 and 12

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