Meaning & Definition of word "Teens"

Teens

/tiːnz/

noun:

  • 1. The period of life from age 13 to 19, characterized by the transition from childhood to adulthood.
    • Example: Many young people face various challenges during their teens, including identity formation.
  • 2. A teenage person, typically someone between the ages of 13 and 19.
    • Example: The store offers discounts for teens on Wednesdays.
  • 3. The decade of a person's life that occurs during their teenage years.
    • Example: She often looks back fondly on her teens, remembering the carefree days.

Etymology

Derived from the suffix -teen, which denotes the numeral values 13 to 19.

Common Phrases and Expressions

teen angst:

Feelings of anxiety or frustration typically experienced during adolescence.

teen spirit:

A phrase capturing the carefree attitude often associated with youth culture.

teen drama:

Conflicts and emotional situations typical among teenagers.

Related Words

adolescent:

A person in the transitional stage from childhood to adulthood.

puberty:

The period during which adolescents reach sexual maturity.

school age:

The period when a child is of an age to attend school, overlapping with the teen years.

Slang Meanings of teens

Meaning: Teenagers who are very trendy or fashionable.

Example Sentence: She’s such a teenybopper, always keeping up with the latest trends.

Meaning: A casual term for teenagers known for being energetic and sometimes silly.

Example Sentence: The party was full of teens just having fun and being goofy.