Forties Definition & Meaning

forties
noun
  1. the time of life between 40 and 50
  2. the decade from 1940 to 1949

"Forties" in song lyrics

See how forties is used in real songs:

  • "Yo grab the ls, tuck the forties"
    Champ MC — Time 2 Roll
  • "Stop at the liquor store, for some forties"
    Down/Kilo f/ Don Cisco, Fingazz, Two (Eastside Clique) (uncredited) — 40 Oz.
  • "Me and Ducky was drinking forties"
    Down/Kilo f/ Don Cisco, Fingazz, Two (Eastside Clique) (uncredited) — 40 Oz.

Words that rhyme with forties

Usage tips for "forties"

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