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aughties

plural noun
aught·​ies | \ ˈȯ-tÄ“z How to pronounce aughties (audio) , ˈä-tÄ“z\

Definition of aughties

: the ten year period from 2000 through 2009 : aughts That's where the band formed in the early aughties, rubbing elbows with kindred avant-rock troupes Animal Collective and TV on the Radio.— Chris Richards, Washington Post, 10 May 2011

First Known Use of aughties

1989, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for aughties

aught entry 7 + -ies, plural of -ie

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