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preteen

pre·teen

US/ˌpriˈtin/ uncommon
noun (1) adjective (1)

noun

1.

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

  • “little league is intended for the preteens”
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adjective

1.

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

  • “a preteen party”
  • “preteen clothing”
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Origin

From pre- + teen.

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