ninety
nine-ty · numeral
Definitions
numeral
- 1.
The cardinal number equal to 9 x 10; nine times ten; 90.
- 2.
The decade of years from 90 to 99 in a century or a person's life.
Phrases & expressions
- •the nineties — The decade from 1990 to 1999.
- •ninety-nine times out of a hundred — Almost always.
- •ninety-day wonder — Someone who quickly achieves success or status.
Related words
Etymology
From Old English nigontig, from nigon ("nine") + -tig (suffix forming multiples of ten).