preteen
Not yet thirteen
A preteen is a child approaching the teenage years, typically between ages nine and twelve.
The word functions as both noun and adjective: preteen girls, a magazine for preteens.
The term emphasizes the transitional stage—no longer a young child, not yet a teenager.
Also spelled pre-teen.
Sexual development stage
- hormonesBloodstream signaling molecules
- maturationProcess of becoming complete
- milestonesNotable points of progress
- menarcheOnset of menstruation
acne · braces · prepubescent
Life's earliest phase
- naivetyInnocent lack of experience
- playfulnessLighthearted, frisky spirit
- wonderAmazement or curiosity
- curiosityDesire to learn
imagination · carefree · fantasy · daydream · fairytales · make-believe · silliness · giggles
Uncomfortable awareness of oneself
- awkwardnessLack of grace or ease
- self-esteemOne's sense of worth
- insecurityUncertainty about oneself
- self-discoveryLearning one's true character
rebellion · attitude · eye-rolling · embarrassment · independence · privacy · diary · angst
Animated drawings, often humorous
- playtimeRecreation period for children
- toysObjects for amusement
- sportsCompetitive physical activities
- gamesOrganized competitive activities
playground · storybooks · laughter · mischief · bicycling · skateboarding · swimming · camping
Compresses with force
- friendshipBond of mutual affection
- cliquesExclusive social groups
- popularityMass public favor
- gossipInformal talk spreading rumors
Children's entertainment channel
- influencersPeople with online sway
- YouTubersPeople making online videos
- TikTokShort-form video service
- merchandiseCommercial products offered
posters · allowance · mall · braces · headphones · gaming · collectibles
puberty
Sexual development stage
- hormonesBloodstream signaling molecules
- maturationProcess of becoming complete
- milestonesNotable points of progress
menarche · acne · braces · prepubescent
childhood
Life's earliest phase
- naivetyInnocent lack of experience
- playfulnessLighthearted, frisky spirit
- wonderAmazement or curiosity
curiosity · imagination · carefree · fantasy · daydream · fairytales · make-believe · silliness · giggles · trust
self-consciousness
Uncomfortable awareness of oneself
- awkwardnessLack of grace or ease
- self-esteemOne's sense of worth
- insecurityUncertainty about oneself
self-discovery · rebellion · attitude · eye-rolling · embarrassment · independence · privacy · diary · angst · sensitivity
cartoons
Animated drawings, often humorous
- playtimeRecreation period for children
- toysObjects for amusement
- sportsCompetitive physical activities
games · playground · storybooks · laughter · mischief · bicycling · skateboarding · swimming · camping · collecting
crushes
Compresses with force
- friendshipBond of mutual affection
- cliquesExclusive social groups
- popularityMass public favor
Nickelodeon
Children's entertainment channel
- influencersPeople with online sway
- YouTubersPeople making online videos
- TikTokShort-form video service
merchandise · posters · allowance · mall · braces · headphones · gaming · collectibles
homework
Student assignments for outside class
classroom · teacher · quiz · assignment · backpack · detention · hallway · extracurricular
preteenadult
Mature person, legally responsible
senior citizen · elderly · grown-up · old · middle-aged
preteenteenager
Person aged thirteen-nineteen
teen · adolescent · young adult · twentysomething · college-age