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Noun
a movie that appeals to tweens
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Preposition
But the relationship that picked-on tween Oskar (Kåre Hedebrant) builds with his neighbor Eli (Lina Leandersson)—who does just happen to crave human blood—is much deeper than a simple revenge fantasy in this Swedish slow burn.
—Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 25 Oct. 2024
The pair has formed a joint venture to create preschool series Wonder Whiskers and tween toon based on author Chamalotte Johnson’s Wolfnight — L’élue d’Algatia fantasy universe.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2024
Noun
The re-release opens the doors to a new cohort of children to fall in love with the odd tween girl with the yellow raincoat, or become completely terrified by Other Mother.
—Emiliana Betancourt, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
This Plum Blossom kit contains over 300 pieces and is great for tweens and teens who want to relax and enjoy a moment of zen.
—Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 29 Nov. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
Preposition
Middle English twene, short for betwene
Noun
blend of between and teen entry 1
First Known Use
Preposition
13th century, in the meaning defined above
Noun
1967, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of tween was
in the 13th century
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“Tween.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tween. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
tween
1 of 2 prepositiontween
2 of 2 nounMedical Definition
Tween
trademark
—used for any of several preparations of polysorbates
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