Seventysomething
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech numeral
Quick meaning: Seventysomething is a numeral meaning (colloquial) An indeterminate value between 70 (inclusive) and 80 (exclusive).
Meaning
(colloquial) An indeterminate value between 70 (inclusive) and 80 (exclusive).
More Meanings
- (colloquial) A person between 70 and 79 years old.
Example Sentences
She was a sprightly seventysomething.
Word Forms
- seventy-something
- seventysomethings
Synonyms for seventysomething
Depending on context, synonyms include septuagenarian, septuagenary.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sixtysomething, septuagenarian, ninetysomething, fortysomething, octogenarian, fiftysomething.
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