Preteens — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈprē-ˈtēn/ pre·teen

Meaning & Definition of Preteens

Preteens (noun)

  1. a boy or girl not yet 13 years old

Preteens (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in teens, teenagers

    similar: preteen-agers, subteens, teenagers, teeners, teens, teenyboppers, tweens, bairns (chiefly Scottish), bambinos, buds, chaps (Southern & Midland), chicks, children, cubs, juveniles, kiddies, kiddos, kids, moppets, sprats, sprouts, squirts, whelps, younglings, youngsters, youths, adolescents, minors, kindergartners, preschoolers, rug rats (slang), schoolboys, schoolchildren, schoolgirls, schoolkids, babes, babies, bantlings, infants, neonates, nestlings, newborn, toddlers, tots, tykes, weanlings, imps, jackanapeses, mischiefs, monkeys, rapscallions, rascals, rogues, urchins, whippersnappers, cherubs, lads, nippers, shavers, striplings, tads, bobby-soxers, hoydens, tomboys
    opposite: middle-agers, ancients, elders, golden-agers, oldsters, old-timers, senior citizens, seniors, adults, grown-ups

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Preteens

The most common words with a similar meaning to Preteens:

Chiefly Scottish: bairns
Southern & Midland: chaps
Slang: rug rats
preteen-agers, subteens, teenagers, teeners, teens, teenyboppers, tweens, bambinos, buds, chicks, children, cubs, juveniles, kiddies, kiddos, kids, moppets, sprats, sprouts, squirts, whelps, younglings, youngsters, youths, adolescents, minors, kindergartners, preschoolers, schoolboys, schoolchildren, schoolgirls, schoolkids, babes, babies, bantlings, infants, neonates, nestlings, newborn, toddlers

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Preteens

Words with the opposite meaning of Preteens:

middle-agers, ancients, elders, golden-agers, oldsters, old-timers, senior citizens, seniors, adults, grown-ups

Origin & Etymology of Preteens

First known use: 1938

Frequently Asked Questions about Preteens

What does "Preteens" mean?

"Preteens" means a boy or girl not yet 13 years old. As a noun, it is defined as: a boy or girl not yet 13 years old.

What is another word for "Preteens"?

Other words for "Preteens" include preteen-agers, subteens, teenagers, teeners, teens, teenyboppers, tweens and bairns. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Preteens" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Preteens"?

There are 64 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Preteens". Common alternatives include preteen-agers, subteens, teenagers, teeners, teens, teenyboppers, tweens, bairns, bambinos and buds.

What is the opposite of "Preteens"?

Antonyms of "Preteens" include middle-agers, ancients, elders, golden-agers, oldsters, old-timers, senior citizens and seniors.

Is "Preteens" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Preteens" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Preteens"?

"Preteens" is pronounced /ˈprē-ˈtēn/ and divided into syllables as pre·teen.

What is the origin of the word "Preteens"?

First known use: 1938.

What is another word for "Preteens" meaning "as in teens, teenagers"?

When "Preteens" (noun) means as in teens, teenagers, synonyms include preteen-agers, subteens, teenagers, teeners, teens and teenyboppers. Opposites in this sense include middle-agers, ancients, elders and golden-agers.