"fourteenish" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: fourteen + -ish Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|fourteen|ish}} fourteen + -ish Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} fourteenish (not comparable)
  1. (informal) Of about fourteen years of age. Tags: informal, not-comparable Categories (topical): Fourteen

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