Tweens — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun

Meaning & Definition of Tweens

Tweens (noun)

  1. preteen

Tweens (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in kids, teenagers

    similar: adolescents, juveniles, kiddies, kiddos, kids, minors, moppets, teenagers, younglings, youngsters, boychicks, boyos (Irish), boys, callants (chiefly Scottish), laddies, lads, nippers, shavelings, shavers, sonnies, striplings, tads, youths, gamins, guttersnipes, hobbledehoys, imps, squirts, urchins, whippersnappers, schoolboys, toddlers, tots, tykes, mama's boys

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Tweens

The most common words with a similar meaning to Tweens:

Irish: boyos
Chiefly Scottish: callants
adolescents, juveniles, kiddies, kiddos, kids, minors, moppets, teenagers, younglings, youngsters, boychicks, boys, laddies, lads, nippers, shavelings, shavers, sonnies, striplings, tads, youths, gamins, guttersnipes, hobbledehoys, imps, squirts, urchins, whippersnappers, schoolboys, toddlers, tots, tykes, mama's boys

Origin & Etymology of Tweens

blend of between and teen:1

First known use: 1946

Frequently Asked Questions about Tweens

What does "Tweens" mean?

"Tweens" means preteen. As a noun, it is defined as: preteen.

What is another word for "Tweens"?

Other words for "Tweens" include adolescents, juveniles, kiddies, kiddos, kids, minors, moppets and teenagers. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Tweens" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Tweens"?

There are 35 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Tweens". Common alternatives include adolescents, juveniles, kiddies, kiddos, kids, minors, moppets, teenagers, younglings and youngsters.

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

"Tweens" is a noun.

What is the origin of the word "Tweens"?

"Tweens" comes from blend of between and teen:1. First known use: 1946.

What is another word for "Tweens" meaning "as in kids, teenagers"?

When "Tweens" (noun) means as in kids, teenagers, synonyms include adolescents, juveniles, kiddies, kiddos, kids and minors.