Revenge of the Fifth

proper noun

The Fifth of May (May 5). The second Star Wars Day, the day after May the Fourth (May 4). Sometimes used to celebrate the Dark Side, when May 4 is used to celebrate the Jedi.

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Meanings

proper noun

alternative Revenge of the 5th

  1. Star Wars fandom slangThe Fifth of May (May 5). The second Star Wars Day, the day after May the Fourth (May 4). Sometimes used to celebrate the Dark Side, when May 4 is used to celebrate the Jedi.

Origin

Blend of Revenge of the Sith + fifth. From the name of the Star Wars movie Episode III – Revenge of the Sith and a day of the month most similar sounding to "Sith".

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APA

Revenge of the Fifth. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Revenge%20of%20the%20Fifth

MLA

“Revenge of the Fifth.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Revenge%20of%20the%20Fifth. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Revenge of the Fifth,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Revenge%20of%20the%20Fifth.

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