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Twenties Definition & Meaning

twenties
noun
  1. the time of life between 20 and 30
  2. the decade from 1920 to 1929

"Twenties" in song lyrics

See how twenties is used in real songs:

  • "I live like a Gangster from the Nineteen Twenties"
    Big Kap + Funkmaster Flex f/ Nas, Nashawn — Millenium Thug
  • "From counting pennies to plenty, many big face twenties"
    Big Pokey f/ C-Note, Will-Lean — Dog Proof
  • "And I ain't tryna get serious till I'm up in my twenties"
    Lil' Bow Wow f/ Jagged Edge, J.D. — Puppy Love

Usage tips for "twenties"

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Frequently asked questions

What does twenties mean?
the time of life between 20 and 30 the decade from 1920 to 1929
What part of speech is twenties?
Twenties is a noun.
How many definitions does twenties have?
Twenties has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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