"teenwear" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From teen + -wear. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|teen|wear}} teen + -wear Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} teenwear (uncountable)
  1. Clothing for teenagers. Tags: uncountable Synonyms: teenswear

Alternative forms

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