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Definition of preteen - 3 dictionary results

pre⋅teen

  [pree-teen]
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–noun
1. Also called pre⋅teen⋅ag⋅er  [pree-teen-ey-jer] , pre⋅teen⋅er. a boy or girl under the age of 13, esp. one between the ages of 9 and 12.
2. preteens, the years immediately preceding one's thirteenth birthday.
–adjective
3. designating or characteristic of a preteen or preteens: two preteen daughters.
Origin:
1950–55; pre- + teen 2
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pre·teen   (prē'tēn')   
adj.  
  1. Relating to or designed for children especially between the ages of 9 and 12: preteen clothing.
  2. Being a child especially between the ages of 9 and 12; preadolescent.
n.  A preadolescent boy or girl. Also called subteen.
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preteen pre·teen (prē'tēn')
adj.

  1. Relating to or designed for children especially between the ages of 9 and 12.
  2. Being a child especially between the ages of 9 and 12; preadolescent.
n.
A preteen boy or girl.

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