pre-teen
Not yet thirteen
A pre-teen is a child approaching but not yet in the teenage years, typically ages ten to twelve.
The term emphasizes the transitional phase between childhood and adolescence: The store sells clothes for pre-teens.
Also spelled preteen.
Sexual development stage
- hormonesBloodstream signaling molecules
- maturationProcess of becoming complete
- self-discoveryLearning one's true character
- self-consciousnessUncomfortable awareness of oneself
awkwardness · acne · braces · deodorant
Uncertainty about oneself
- self-esteemOne's sense of worth
- independenceFreedom from external control
- rebellionDefiance of established power
- angstDeep unfocused worry
naivety · innocence · curiosity · moodiness · sensitivity · embarrassment · individuality · attitude
Japanese cartoon art form
- skateboardingSport on wheeled plank
- collectiblesItems people amass
- YouTubeVideo-sharing website
- influencersPeople with online sway
fashion · phone · mall · posters · fandoms · gaming · TikTok · streaming
Of first principles
- homeworkStudent assignments for outside class
- classroomEducational instruction space
- recessPause in activity
- lockerSecured storage compartment
textbook · backpack · quiz · cafeteria · PE · spelling-bee · after-school · detention
Exclusive social groups
- crushesCompresses with force
- popularityMass public favor
- bullyingAggressive repeated intimidation
- sleepoversOvernight stays with friends
gossip · drama · texting · FOMO · exclusion · frenemies · hangouts · eye-rolling
puberty
Sexual development stage
- hormonesBloodstream signaling molecules
- maturationProcess of becoming complete
- self-discoveryLearning one's true character
self-consciousness · awkwardness · acne · braces · deodorant
insecurity
Uncertainty about oneself
- self-esteemOne's sense of worth
- independenceFreedom from external control
- rebellionDefiance of established power
angst · naivety · innocence · curiosity · moodiness · sensitivity · embarrassment · individuality · attitude · eye-rolling
anime
Japanese cartoon art form
- skateboardingSport on wheeled plank
- collectiblesItems people amass
- YouTubeVideo-sharing website
influencers · fashion · phone · mall · posters · fandoms · gaming · TikTok · streaming · comics
elementary
Of first principles
- homeworkStudent assignments for outside class
- classroomEducational instruction space
- recessPause in activity
locker · textbook · backpack · quiz · cafeteria · PE · spelling-bee · after-school · detention · yearbook
cliques
Exclusive social groups
- crushesCompresses with force
- popularityMass public favor
- bullyingAggressive repeated intimidation
sleepovers · gossip · drama · texting · FOMO · exclusion · frenemies · hangouts · eye-rolling
- elementary schoolclassroom, student, first grade teacher, reading skills, teacher
- transition yearsadolescence, puberty, coming of age, young adulthood, graduation
pre-teenadult
Mature person, legally responsible
teenager · grown-up · adolescent · senior · middle-aged