two thousand and late en · ADJ
Etymology
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.
Meanings
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(dated, derogatory, slang) Dated; passé; out of style.
'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 ...
2010, Harry Hill, Livin' the Dreem: A Year in My Life, Faber & Faber, →ISBN, page 124:Landlines are like e-mail: so two thousand and late.
2013, Chris Grabenstein, Free Fall, Open Road Media, →ISBN:I'm so three thousand and eight / You so two thousand and late
2009, The Black Eyed Peas, Boom Boom Pow:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most two thousand and late | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more two thousand and late | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| 2000 and late | alternative | lexicographic |