"twirties" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Blend of twenties + thirties Etymology templates: {{blend|en|twenties|thirties}} Blend of twenties + thirties Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} twirties pl (plural only)
  1. (informal) The age range from age 20 through age 39. Tags: informal, plural, plural-only
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