in-betweenyears
nounUK /ˌɪnbɪˈtwiːn jɪəz/
US /ˌɪnbɪˈtwin jɪrz/
The years when a kid is not a little child anymore but not a teenager yet.
During her in-betweenyears, Mia loved climbing trees but still wanted her teddy bear at night.
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2. The time between two big events or stages.
The in-betweenyears between elementary and high school felt long.
3. A period of waiting or change in life.
His in-betweenyears after college were full of odd jobs.
4. The gap years between school and work.
She spent her in-betweenyears traveling before starting her career.