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Definition of noughties

noughties

/ˈnɔː.tiz/
nough · ties
Plural:noughties
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• noun

1

British The decade from the year 2000 to 2009 inclusive (usually preceded by 'the').

Example

"Pop music and fashion from the noughties have recently experienced a nostalgic revival among younger generations."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Primarily used in British, Irish, and Australian English (where 'nought' means zero), whereas North American speakers typically prefer 'aughts' or 'two-thousands'; it is also a homophone of 'naughties', giving the term a playful connotation.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 20th century from 'nought' (zero) plus the plural suffix '-ies', patterned after decade names like 'eighties' and 'nineties', while playing on the homophone 'naughties'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Noughties. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/noughties
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