twonager
A two-year-old toddler who is now more independent and difficult, involving refusals,…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.
Meaning
1 senses(slang, uncommon)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.
Origin
Blend of two + teenager (by analogy with threenager), due to toddlers of this age ostensibBlend 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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