English Explanatory Dictionary

twonager

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A two-year-old toddler who is now more independent and difficult, involving refusals, demands and tantrums; a toddler experiencing their terrible twos developmental stage.

Word forms

twonager twonagers

Etymology

Blend of two + teenager (by analogy with threenager), due to toddlers of this age ostensibly resembling the difficult attitude and demeanour stereotypically associated with teenagers.

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