tweener.
A tweenager.
Meaning & usage
A tweenager.
A person or thing that is between two categories, classes or age groups.
A person or thing that is between two categories, classes or age groups. A person who plays at two positions, especially if not good enough at either to be restricted to it.
A person or thing that is between two categories, classes or age groups. A computing device that is smaller than a traditional laptop, but larger than a PDA.
A person or thing that is between two categories, classes or age groups. A boxer in various newcomer weight classes whose names often contain super, light or junior.
A person or thing that is between two categories, classes or age groups. A professional wrestler who is neutral or morally ambiguous; neither a face nor a heel, or showing no favoritism to either allegiance.
A person or thing that is between two categories, classes or age groups. A film that falls between two genres or audiences (and thus may not be easily marketed).
A shot that is hit between the legs.
A person, machine, or piece of software that performs tweening.
Where this word comes from
From 'tween + -er.
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.