teenybopper

English

/ˈtiniˌbɑpɚ/, /ˈtiːniˌbɒpə/

noun
Definitions
  • A child, especially a girl in her early teens, who follows popular clothing fashions, music trends, etc.

Etymology

Compound from English teen (teenage) + English bopper (one who dances to the form of improvisational jazz popular at the time).

Origin

English

bopper

Gloss

one who dances to the form of improvisational jazz popular at the time

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