tweener

== English == === Etymology === From 'tween +‎ -er. === Pronunciation === === Noun === tweener (plural tweeners) (informal) A tweenager. Synonyms: tween, preteen (informal) A person or thing that is between two categories, classes or age groups. (sports, chiefly basketball) A person who plays at two positions, especially if not good enough at either to be restricted to it. (computing) A computing device that is smaller than a traditional laptop, but larger than a PDA. (boxing) A boxer in various newcomer weight classes whose names often contain super, light or junior. (professional wrestling, slang) A professional wrestler who is neutral or morally ambiguous; neither a face nor a heel, or showing no favoritism to either allegiance. (film) A film that falls between two genres or audiences (and thus may not be easily marketed). (sports, chiefly tennis) A shot that is hit between the legs. (cinematography) A person, machine, or piece of software that performs tweening. === References === “tweener”, in OneLook Dictionary Search. “tweener”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.