English Explanatory Dictionary

two twos

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A very short time; a jiffy.
adv
  1. Suddenly, right then, presently.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-two twos.wav

Word forms

two twos two-twos twotwos

Etymology

In early use attested in Irish contexts and works by Irish authors; likely spread to the Caribbean by Irish indentured servants who migrated to the West Indies (see Irish Caribbean on WikipediaWikipedia ). Then spread further by Jamaican immigrants to Canada and the United Kingdom.

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