adj
teenage
TEE-nayj
adj
1
Between thirteen and nineteen years old, or relating to that age group.
"Her teenage son spends most weekends playing football."
How to Use Teenage
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes people, or things aimed at people, aged thirteen to nineteen.
Common pairings
teenage years
teenage son/daughter
teenage angst
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Etymology
Formed from "-teen" plus "age"; first recorded around 1921.