Moppet
Moppet noun - A young person who is between infancy and adulthood.
Usage example: a host of adorable moppets were hired for the ad campaign
Preteen
Preteen noun - A preadolescent boy or girl (usually between 9 and 12 years of age).
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Preteen and Moppet. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 02, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/moppet/preteen
Moppet & Preteen. N.p., 2016. Web. 02 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/moppet/preteen>.
Preteen or Moppet. 2016. Accessed August 02, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/moppet/preteen.
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