"puriteen" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: puriteens [plural]
Etymology: Blend of puritan + teen. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|puritan|teen}} Blend of puritan + teen Head templates: {{en-noun}} puriteen (plural puriteens)
  1. (slang, derogatory, neologism) A teenager or young adult (especially an LGBT or LGBT-supportive member of Gen Z) whose views on sexuality are seen as sex-negative or moralistic. Tags: derogatory, neologism, slang Categories (topical): Children
    Sense id: en-puriteen-en-noun-ehiUryFI Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header, English neologisms

Inflected forms

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