Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tweenage
noun
/ˈtwiːneɪdʒ/
Definition
The period of life between childhood and adolescence, typically considered to be between the ages of 9 and 12.
Examples
- She loves reading books meant for her tweenage years.
- During their tweenage phase, kids often start to develop their own interests.
- He went through a lot of changes during his tweenage years.
Meaning
Tweenage refers to the transitional phase in a young person’s life where they are no longer a child but not yet a teenager. It involves changes in physical, emotional, and social development.
Synonyms
- Pre-teen
- Pre-adolescent
- Young adolescent
