Definition of PRETEEN

preteen

Meanings

Plural: preteens

Noun

  • a preadolescent boy or girl (usually between 9 and 12 years of age)
    • "little league is intended for the preteens"
  • A child between approximately 10 and 12 years of age, at the onset of adolescence.

Adjective Satellite

  • of or relating to or designed for children between the ages of 9 and 12
    • "a preteen party"
    • "preteen clothing"

Adj

  • Of, relating to, or designed for, or being children between the ages of approximately 10 and 12.

Origin / Etymology

From pre- + teen.

Scrabble Score: 9

preteen is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
preteen is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
preteen is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

preteen is a valid Words With Friends word