preteen
nounUK /ˌpriːˈtiːn/
US /ˌpriːˈtiːn/
A preteen is a kid who is almost a teenager, usually between nine and twelve years old.
My cousin is a preteen who loves riding her bike and reading comics.
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2. Happening or existing just before the teenage years.
She joined a preteen reading club at the library.
3. A child in the stage just before adolescence.
The camp has special activities for preteens.
4. Relating to the years just before age thirteen.
He is going through a preteen growth spurt.