preteen
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- adjective
- /ˈpriˌtin/
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preadolescente
- The store has a section specifically for preteen fashion, featuring colorful clothing and accessories.
- preteen years
- preteen students
- preteen and teenage
Like, I was angry in the, in the preteen way, but I wasn't angry in the real way.
- Like, I was angry in the, in the preteen way, but I wasn't angry in the real way.
- Tom, is your long term plan with entertainment to include children's preteen books?
Examples
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As children grow into their preteen years, their interests and hobbies may start to change.
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Two lanky preteen boys blocked her view.
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During the preteen years, spending a little extra time with your child can really pay off later.
Blog text (16) -
The new series would center on their preteen daughter.
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The preteen years are the calm before the storm of the more tumultuous teen years.
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The new sequel series will follow the lives of Corey and Topanga now, and raise their preteen daughter.
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A perfect movie for preteen and early teen girls, but a let down for the rest of the audience due to its slow, whiny pace and tone.
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The book provides helpful tips for parents of preteen children about managing their emotions.
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Many preteen girls enjoy activities like gymnastics and dance classes after school.
Synonyms
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At the stage just before puberty when a child's body starts to change
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Relating to children aged nine to twelve before they become teenagers
For children younger than thirteen, often before they become teenagers
How Mature
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Preteen is made from the parts pre- and teen. pre- means 'before' and teen is the same part you find in 'thirteen' and 'teenager', so preteen describes things for children 'before' they become teenagers, usually ages 9 to 12.