thirty-something
|thir-ty-some-thing|
🇺🇸
/ˈθɜrtiˌsʌmθɪŋ/
🇬🇧
/ˈθɜːtiˌsʌmθɪŋ/
in one's thirties
Etymology
'thirty-something' originates from English, combining 'thirty' and 'something' to denote an unspecified age within the thirties.
'thirty-something' evolved from the need to describe an age range without specifying an exact number, becoming popular in the late 20th century.
Initially, it meant 'someone in their thirties,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who is in their thirties, typically between the ages of 30 and 39.
He's a thirty-something who just started a new career.
Synonyms
Adjective 1
relating to or characteristic of someone in their thirties.
She has a thirty-something perspective on life.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/02/22 05:36