P12:a
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Swedish
Etymology 1
Literally, "P12er," from sports age groups often being called P (for pojkar (“boys”)) or F (for flickor (“girls”)), followed by age.
Noun
P12:a c
- a member of a P12 sports age group (a boy who turns twelve during the current year)
- (slang, figuratively) a twelve-year-old boy (or possibly girl) generally
- (slang, derogatory, figuratively) someone acting immaturely (regardless of age, possibly also of a female)
Usage notes
Chiefly used by adolescents.
Declension
Declension of P12:a
See also
Etymology 2
Literally, "P12er," from "paragraf 12" (paragraph 12), from section 12 of the Care of Young Persons (Special Provisions) Act (1990:52) stipulating the existence of special residential homes for young people with psychosocial problems (särskilda ungdomshem).
Noun
P12:a c
- (slang) a special residential home for young people with psychosocial problems (like substance abuse or criminal behavior), where compulsory care is provided
- Synonyms: särskilt ungdomshem, paragraf 12-hem, LVU-hem, SiS-hem
- (slang) a person currently or previously treated at such a facility
Declension
Declension of P12:a