preteen adj 1: of or relating to or designed for children between the ages of 9 and 12; "a preteen party"; "preteen clothing" [syn: {preteen}, {preadolescent}] n 1: a preadolescent boy or girl (usually between 9 and 12 years of age); "little league is intended for the preteens" [syn: {preteen}, {preteenager}]