tweenage
Between child, adolescent
Tweenage describes the developmental stage between childhood and the teenage years, roughly ages nine to twelve.
A tweenage daughter is no longer a little kid but not yet a teenager.
The noun is tween or tweenager: The movie is aimed at tweens.
The word blends "between" and "teenage."
Child approaching adolescence
- elevenTen plus one
- twelveOne more than eleven
- thirteenAfter twelve, before fourteen
- youthState of being immature
youngster · adolescent · juvenile · in-between · young person · kid · minor · underage
Teenage developmental stage
- maturationProcess of becoming complete
- pubertySexual development stage
- growth spurtPeriod of accelerated physical development
- coming-of-ageYouth becoming adulthood
hormones · acne · voice cracking · mood swings · awkwardness · self-consciousness · identity formation · emotional growth
Grades 6-8 institution
- junior highIntermediate secondary school
- sixth gradeAcademic year for eleven-year-olds
- seventh gradeSecond year of middle school
- homeworkStudent assignments for outside class
lockers · cafeteria · cliques · hallways · detention · school dance · first day · backpack
Interpersonal conflict between companions
- best friendsClosest mutual companions
- sleepoversOvernight stays with friends
- crushesCompresses with force
- textingSending typed mobile messages
social media · fitting in · popularity · gossip · exclusion · birthday parties · group chats · influencers
Youth-oriented cable broadcaster
- NickelodeonChildren's entertainment channel
- pop musicCatchy, commercial song genre
- fan fictionStories borrowing existing characters
- postersPrinted wall advertisements
merchandise · boy bands · girl groups · gaming · memes · slang · fashion trends · collectibles
preteen
Child approaching adolescence
youth · youngster · adolescent · juvenile · in-between · young person · kid · minor · underage · formative years
adolescence
Teenage developmental stage
- maturationProcess of becoming complete
- pubertySexual development stage
- growth spurtPeriod of accelerated physical development
coming-of-age · hormones · acne · voice cracking · mood swings · awkwardness · self-consciousness · identity formation · emotional growth · independence
middle school
Grades 6-8 institution
- junior highIntermediate secondary school
- sixth gradeAcademic year for eleven-year-olds
- seventh gradeSecond year of middle school
homework · lockers · cafeteria · cliques · hallways · detention · school dance · first day · backpack · lunchroom
friendship drama
Interpersonal conflict between companions
- best friendsClosest mutual companions
- sleepoversOvernight stays with friends
- crushesCompresses with force
texting · social media · fitting in · popularity · gossip · exclusion · birthday parties · group chats · influencers · trends
Disney Channel
Youth-oriented cable broadcaster
- NickelodeonChildren's entertainment channel
- pop musicCatchy, commercial song genre
- fan fictionStories borrowing existing characters
posters · merchandise · boy bands · girl groups · gaming · memes · slang · fashion trends · collectibles · anime
tweenageadult
Mature person, legally responsible
middle-aged · grown-up · elderly · senior · geriatric
tweenageadult
Mature person, legally responsible
mature · grown-up · grown · independent · self-sufficient