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puriteen.

A teenager or young adult (especially an LGBTQ or LGBTQ-supportive member of Gen Z) whose views on sexuality are seen as sex-negative or moralistic.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈpjʊə.ɹɪˌtiːn/Received-Pronunciation/ˈpjɔː-/Received-Pronunciation/ˈpjʊ.ɹɪˌtin/General-American/ˈpjɜ-/General-American
  1. A teenager or young adult (especially an LGBTQ or LGBTQ-supportive member of Gen Z) whose views on sexuality are seen as sex-negative or moralistic.

    Internet · derogatory
Where this word comes from

Blend of puritan + teen. Popularized on Twitter in March 2021.

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