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teen

noun \ ˈtēn \

Definition of teen

: a teenage person : teenager
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teen

adjective

First Known Use of teen

1818

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teen

noun

Definition of teen

archaic
: misery, affliction

Origin and Etymology of teen

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

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