Definition of TWEEN

tween

Plural: tweens

Prep

  • Alternative spelling of 'tween.

Noun

  • An action of tweening (inserting frames for continuity); a sequence of frames generated by tweening.
  • A child, especially a girl, in the age range between middle childhood and adolescence, normally between eight and thirteen years of age.
  • A number or age in the twenties (plural only), or a person of that age.

Verb

  • To generate intermediate frames in an animated sequence so as to give the appearance of smooth movement.

Adj

  • Of or having to do with tweenagers.

Preposition

  • Between; a short form of 'between'.

Examples

  • The player deliberated TWEEN two possible moves, one short, one a bingo.

Origin / Etymology

Clipping of in between.

Synonyms

preteen, teenybopper

Scrabble Score: 8

tween: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
tween: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
tween: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 9

tween: valid Words With Friends Word