Bullshit word used to describe all sixth-graders. This word is also used to cancel
dating and crushes among fifth- and sixth-graders,
even though they'd say it's cute if they're any younger.
Girl 1: "I really like John, but
Sammy's just so cute."
Boy 1: "But isn't
Sammy dating—"
Teacher: "No, you don't like anyone and you aren't dating anyone—you're just pretweens."
Boy 2: "Did you just say pre-TWEEN?"
Girl 2: "She did!"
Boy 3: "But that doesn't exist."