Meanings
- pluralplural onlyA period of prosperity or happiness.
Let the good times roll!
4 more examples
When I think of all the good time that's been wasted having good times
1967, “Good Times”, in Winds of Change, performed by Eric Burdon and The AnimalsGood times are comin', I hear it everywhere I go / Good times are comin', but they sure are comin' slow
1974, Neil Young, “Vampire Blues”, in On the BeachLet them leave you up in the air Let them brush your rock and roll hair Let the good times roll Let the good times roll Let the good times roll
1978, Ric Ocasek, “Good Times Roll”, in The Cars, performed by The CarsBeing the best husband I can to my fantastic wife, Vic, who has been a rock by my side, through good times and bad.
2026 June 22, Keir Starmer, resignation speech
- pluralplural of good time
- idiomaticinformalReferring to a specific period of time, whether the speaker’s present circumstances or a past era recalled with nostalgia, as agreeable or enjoyable, occasionally with an ironic connotation.
What a shitshow. Good times, eh?
2 more examples
That was back when we were young and didn't know any better. Good times!
Person A: What a shitshow. Person B: Good times!
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