Meaning of teen-sit | Babel Free

Definitions

To watch or tend (someone else’s teenage child) for a period of time, often for money.

ambitransitive, rare

Examples

“They actually headquartered in Chatsford where Grace was "teen-sitting" her great-grandchildren … but who, as teens, didn’t REALLY NEED⟳ all that baby-sitting …”

“Bill and Fran Denhardt are back from a visit⟳ to Delaware. They returned with their granddaughter, Jennifer, to enjoy⟳ paradise for a little bit. While Fran works during the day, Bill will be “teen-sitting” Jennifer. Not a big problem, because she is an Internet devotee and also loves to swim⟳.”

“As the title “The Babes in the Wood” (Crown, 325 pages, $25) suggests, the inspector’s main concern⟳ in this, his 19th appearance, is with two younger people, 13-year-old Sophie Dade and her 15-year-old brother Giles, and Joanna Troy, the woman who was, as Wexford’s associate puts it, “teen-sitting” them while their parents, Roger and Katrina, went away for a weekend.”

“My worries about their obedience were valid. Jessica and Kirstie happened to “fall⟳” into the chilly lake at our cottage 20 or so miles from Presque Isle. And Sara and Cory kayaked far beyond the permitted stone jetty. So I wasn’t real keen on teen-sitting them at the campground.”

“Weary of chauffeuring, mom allowed us to drive⟳ short distances unlicensed. And she paid a college student to teen-sit and take⟳ us place⟳ places.”

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