two thousand and late

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From 2000s (the decade) +‎ late (to sound like eight), as in the year 2008. First known use in 2009 in the song "Boom Boom Pow" by The Black Eyed Peas.

Adjective[edit]

two thousand and late (comparative more two thousand and late, superlative most two thousand and late)

  1. (slang, derogatory, dated) Dated; passé; out of style.
    • 2009, The Black Eyed Peas, Boom Boom Pow:
      I'm so three thousand and eight / You so two thousand and late
    • 2010, Harry Hill, Livin' the Dreem: A Year in My Life, Faber & Faber, →ISBN, page 124:
      'Glasses are so two thousand and late,' he says. 'Is it a deal-breaker?' I ask. 'No, but would you do it as a favour to me?' I couldn't help but be affected by the passion in his voice, so albeit reluctantly I booked an appointment with ...
    • 2013, Chris Grabenstein, Free Fall, Open Road Media, →ISBN:
      Landlines are like e-mail: so two thousand and late.