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1preteen

noun pre·teen \ˈprē-ˈtēn, -ˌtēn\

: a boy or girl who is 11 or 12 years old

Full Definition of PRETEEN

:  a boy or girl not yet 13 years old
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First Known Use of PRETEEN

1952

2preteen

adjective

Definition of PRETEEN

1
:  relating to or produced for children especially in the 9 to 12 year-old age group <preteen fashions>
2
:  being younger than 13

First Known Use of PRETEEN

1954

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