nearly-teen
nounUK /ˈnɪəli tiːn/
US /ˈnɪrli tiːn/
A kid who is almost a teenager.
My nearly-teen is already asking for a phone.
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2. A child between about nine and twelve years old.
The camp is designed for nearly-teens and young teens.
3. The stage just before someone turns thirteen.
She is in her nearly-teen years and growing fast.
4. A person close to, but not yet, thirteen years old.
As a nearly-teen, he wants more independence.