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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
Rhymes with PRETEEN
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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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