two thousand and late

English

Etymology

From 2000s (“the decade”) +‎ late (“to sound like eight”), as in the year 2008. First known use in 2009 in the song "Boom Boom Pow" by The Black Eyed Peas.

Adjective

two thousand and late (comparative more two thousand and late, superlative most two thousand and late)

1. (slang, derogatory, dated) Dated; passé; out of style.
   • 2009, The Black Eyed Peas, Boom Boom Pow:

     I'm so three thousand and eight / You so two thousand and late

   • 2010, Harry Hill, Livin' the Dreem: A Year in My Life, Faber & Faber, →ISBN, page 124:

     'Glasses are so two thousand and late,' he says. 'Is it a deal-breaker?' I ask. 'No, but would you do it as a favour to me?' I couldn't help but be affected by the passion in his voice, so albeit reluctantly I booked an appointment with ...

   • 2013, Chris Grabenstein, Free Fall, Open Road Media, →ISBN:

     Landlines are like e-mail: so two thousand and late.