"threenager" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: threenagers [plural]
Etymology: Blend of three + teenager Etymology templates: {{blend|en|three|teenager}} Blend of three + teenager Head templates: {{en-noun}} threenager (plural threenagers)
  1. A rebellious and strong-willed three-year-old.
    Sense id: en-threenager-en-noun-PIAINFtx Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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