What does eightysomething mean?
Eightysomething means (colloquial) An indeterminate value between 80 (inclusive) and 90 (exclusive)..
Eightysomething
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Meaning
(colloquial) An indeterminate value between 80 (inclusive) and 90 (exclusive)..
Definitions by Sense
- (colloquial) An indeterminate value between 80 (inclusive) and 90 (exclusive).
- (colloquial) A person between 80 and 89 years old.
Example Sentences
There in the doorway stood an eightysomething Las Vegas showgirl.
She was a sprightly eightysomething.
Instead of twentysomethings with one rare but curable disease, they find eightysomethings with many common chronic diseases that aren't curable.
Aunt Zena and Uncle Bill Druss are the coolest eightysomethings I know of, and I will gladly eat the early bird special or visit Sawgrass Mills with them anytime.
Synonyms for eightysomething
Antonyms for eightysomething
Related Words
Word Forms
- eighty-something
- eightysomethings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for eightysomething?
Common synonyms include octogenarian, octogenary.
What is the opposite of eightysomething?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use eightysomething in a sentence?
There in the doorway stood an eightysomething Las Vegas showgirl.
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