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Definition of teen

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: a teenage person : teenager

teen

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Definition of teen (Entry 2 of 2)

archaic
: misery, affliction

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teen adjective

First Known Use of teen

Noun (1)

1818, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

13th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for teen

Noun (2)

Middle English tene, from Old English tēona injury, grief; akin to Old Norse tjōn loss, damage

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“Teen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teen. Accessed 17 Jan. 2022.

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