pre-teen
nounUK /ˌpriːˈtiːn/
US /ˌpriːˈtiːn/
A pre-teen is a kid who is almost a teenager, usually about 9 to 12 years old.
My cousin is a pre-teen who loves riding her bike.
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2. A person just before the teenage years, roughly ages 9 to 12.
The camp has special activities for pre-teens.
3. Relating to the time just before someone becomes a teenager.
She is in her pre-teen years.
4. A child who is no longer little but not yet a teen.
The pre-teen asked for a bigger backpack for school.