Meanings
noun20-something (plural 20-somethings)
plural 20-somethings
- alternativeAlternative form of twenty-something.
South Korea’s over 70 population overtakes 20-somethings
2024 January 11, Choi Jong Seok, An Jun-hyen, Lee Jae-eun, “South Korea’s over 70 population overtakes 20-somethings”, in The Chosun, archived from the original on 26 Jan 20241 more example
The best paid 20-somethings in fintech are at Plaid, but may want Stripe moves
2023 December 21, Alex McMurray, “The best paid 20-somethings in fintech are at Plaid, but may want Stripe moves”, in efinancialcareers, archived from the original on 24 Feb 2024
numeral
- alternativeAlternative form of twenty-something.
Cite this entry
APA
20-something. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/20-something
MLA
“20-something.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/20-something. Accessed November 2, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “20-something,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/20-something.
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