threenager

noun (a threenager, threenagers; informal blend of «three» and «teenager»)

«threenager» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(humorous) a three-year-old child who behaves like a moody, rude teenager: arguing, sulking, slamming doors. tree →

In the lessons

A new, jokey word used by parents on social media, in parenting columns and family chat, in all English-speaking countries. It makes difficult toddler behaviour sound funny and normal, the stage after «the terrible twos».

Examples

(parent) My threenager just told me I'm "so annoying". tree →
(chat) living with a threenager is harder than the terrible twos tree →
(column) Tips for surviving your threenager. tree →
(gossip) Her threenager refused to wear shoes all week. tree →
(joke) The threenager rolled his eyes and stomped off to his room. tree →
(nursery) We have a room full of threenagers today! tree →

Note

Trap: a threenager is three years old, not thirteen. Informal blend word; not in exams. Plural: threenagers.

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «threenager» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«threenager» in the school dictionary on Mova free.

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