Teenage years, teenagehood, teenagers are western concepts. The term or its equivalent does not exist in Asia culture(s) or anywhere else really. You are either old enough or not. In most Asian cultures one can be an adult from 12-14 and official an adult from 15 upwards. Even in Native America, the concept of a "quinceanera".
Teen was original based off of the number 10 (ten). Hence, the numbers ending in -teen are all in tens. Originally people used to say "They are in their tens", just like "twenties, thirties, etc."
In more recent times the teen concept was created by the west, disregarding the original "tens" and replacing it with "teen" (based off the same etymology but definition has changed to refer to numbers ending in -teen).
Get your shit straight. We can say early tens, mid-tens, late tens too. What's wrong with you?
Teen was original based off of the number 10 (ten). Hence, the numbers ending in -teen are all in tens. Originally people used to say "They are in their tens", just like "twenties, thirties, etc."
In more recent times the teen concept was created by the west, disregarding the original "tens" and replacing it with "teen" (based off the same etymology but definition has changed to refer to numbers ending in -teen).
Get your shit straight. We can say early tens, mid-tens, late tens too. What's wrong with you?
by Josech May 3, 2020
Get the Teenage mug.Wierd version: People often don’t like to hang out with younger people, but some are normal. Please don’t stereotype Tweenagers, tweens, or preteens. Some of them think it’s funny to treat all preteens like assholes, Yes I’m looking at you 14-year-olds, we have feelings.
Normal version: People who are nice, and are the future generation of adults, tend to hang out in groups of 3-6, and talk about random stuff! Teenagers are normal people and are not trouble makers.
Karen perspective: Teenagers are such TROUBLEMAKERS! I can't spend another day without them playing loud music at parties!
Normal version: People who are nice, and are the future generation of adults, tend to hang out in groups of 3-6, and talk about random stuff! Teenagers are normal people and are not trouble makers.
Karen perspective: Teenagers are such TROUBLEMAKERS! I can't spend another day without them playing loud music at parties!
Wierd version:
Preteen one: See that teenager
Preteen two: Yeah he’s probably mean
Preteen one: Let’s stay away from him
Normal version:
Preteen one: Hey there ___, I was wondering if you would help me out?
Teenager: engages in conversation
Preteen one: ok thanks, you really helped a lot!
Karen View:
Karen one: Oh my gosh teenagers are sooooo loud!
Teenager: we aren't that mean you know
Karen one:*fakes being injured
Preteen one: See that teenager
Preteen two: Yeah he’s probably mean
Preteen one: Let’s stay away from him
Normal version:
Preteen one: Hey there ___, I was wondering if you would help me out?
Teenager: engages in conversation
Preteen one: ok thanks, you really helped a lot!
Karen View:
Karen one: Oh my gosh teenagers are sooooo loud!
Teenager: we aren't that mean you know
Karen one:*fakes being injured
by SingleMan50 January 26, 2022
Get the Teenagers mug.A kid who is in high school. Some of them act pretty mature for their age and have adult like values, while others are immature little twats that think they know everything and basically still sitting in front of Spongebob.
There are two types of teenagers:
The civilized teenager: Usually dresses in Wal Mart or department store clothes like Hollister or Aero, listens to music off the radio, watches TV like adults, is in sports or other activities, pretty bright,has a job, dates for the occaison, has some type of religion in them or part of youth group, college bound, on Facebook, gets good grades and pretty much has head screwed on.
The rebellious teenager:
Doesn't like the gooey junk that civilized teenagers like, gets in to drugs, drinking, porn, usually shops at Hot Topics, involved in gangs, raps or is in a band, wears god awful goddy looking clothes, likes action movies and anime, generally doesn't gets good grades, has been to concerts and not the Lil Wayne-Rihanna concert or Taylor Swift, works to stay out of trouble, been in jail, reckless driver, starts fights and arguments, opinionated.
The immature ones: These dorky kids that are not in any activities, waste their time playing videos games and watching Spongebob, likes doing random stupid stuff,not afraid to express opinion, doesn't wash and loves DRESS UP DAYs to fit in. Spends a lot of time on the TV as mentioned.
There are two types of teenagers:
The civilized teenager: Usually dresses in Wal Mart or department store clothes like Hollister or Aero, listens to music off the radio, watches TV like adults, is in sports or other activities, pretty bright,has a job, dates for the occaison, has some type of religion in them or part of youth group, college bound, on Facebook, gets good grades and pretty much has head screwed on.
The rebellious teenager:
Doesn't like the gooey junk that civilized teenagers like, gets in to drugs, drinking, porn, usually shops at Hot Topics, involved in gangs, raps or is in a band, wears god awful goddy looking clothes, likes action movies and anime, generally doesn't gets good grades, has been to concerts and not the Lil Wayne-Rihanna concert or Taylor Swift, works to stay out of trouble, been in jail, reckless driver, starts fights and arguments, opinionated.
The immature ones: These dorky kids that are not in any activities, waste their time playing videos games and watching Spongebob, likes doing random stupid stuff,not afraid to express opinion, doesn't wash and loves DRESS UP DAYs to fit in. Spends a lot of time on the TV as mentioned.
Hilary is your goody goody civilized teenager, she is on the basketball, volleyball team, in choir, youth group and got this scholarship for Harvard for some Philosophy Major.
Brandon is your rebellious teenager....he has is own band and he knows how to ROCK
Jeremey likes Spongebob...WEEE. Dorky immature teenager.
Brandon is your rebellious teenager....he has is own band and he knows how to ROCK
Jeremey likes Spongebob...WEEE. Dorky immature teenager.
by Kyle 230 January 17, 2010
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by Texmasterpaul October 4, 2007
Get the teenager mug.Living your best life while being a teenager. Like running away, having a great group of friends, running around at night, and so much more!
by alexis_zzy May 20, 2020
Get the teenage dream mug.A common symptom of “teenage fever” is simply indecisiveness, which leads to hesitation as a person is unsure whether romantic feelings are mutual, due to a lack of experience in the dating game.
John: " I'm not sure if sally likes me, we talk all the time and the vibes are perfect but I'm not sure if she feels the way I feel."
Ben: " Bro teenage fever is the worst"
Ben: " Bro teenage fever is the worst"
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Person 2: he's probably lifting cars and seeing how far he can throw them
Person 2: he's probably lifting cars and seeing how far he can throw them
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