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PRETEEN

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

A preadolescent boy or girl (usually between 9 and 12 years of age)

Example:

little league is intended for the preteens

Synonyms:

preteen; preteenager

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Hypernyms ("preteen" is a kind of...):

juvenile; juvenile person (a young person, not fully developed)

Derivation:

preteen (of or relating to or designed for children between the ages of 9 and 12)

 II. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Of or relating to or designed for children between the ages of 9 and 12

Example:

preteen clothing

Synonyms:

preadolescent; preteen

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

immature; young ((used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth)

Derivation:

preteen (a preadolescent boy or girl (usually between 9 and 12 years of age))

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