Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

20-something

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.01 in modern English

Syllables: 20--some-thing
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

4

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Alternative form of twenty-something.

num

Alternative form of twenty-something.

Example Sentences

"South Korea’s over 70 population overtakes 20-somethings"
"The best paid 20-somethings in fintech are at Plaid, but may want Stripe moves"

Inflected Forms

20-somethings (plural)

Questions

What does 20-something mean?: Alternative form of twenty-something.

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