Pronunciation: /twiːnər/
noun a term used to describe a player who possesses skills and attributes that are in between those of two different positions in a sport, such as basketball or baseball
A1 I don't understand the term 'tweener', can you explain it to me?
A2 A tweener is someone who is between the ages of a teenager and an adult.
B1 In basketball, a tweener is a player who is too small to play power forward but too slow to play small forward.
B2 She is considered a tweener in the fashion industry, not fitting into the typical categories of model sizes.
C1 The actor's versatility allows him to play a wide range of characters, from leading man to tweener roles.
C2 As a tweener in the music industry, she blends elements of pop, rock, and R&B in her songs to create a unique sound.
formal The tennis player hit a tweener shot between his legs.
informal I pulled off a sick tweener move in my basketball game.
slang That tweener is always causing trouble in the neighborhood.
figurative The project manager is considered a tweener because he bridges the gap between different departments.
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