Definition of fortnight

fortnight

noun - uncountable

• an unspecific, but long-ish length of time.

  Man, I ain't been to that place in a fortnight!

  Last edited on Aug 21 2012. Submitted by Todd B. from Onarga, IL, USA on Oct 21 2007.

notes

• "Fortnight" also has the non-slang meaning of 14 nights (i.e. 2 weeks.)

  Last edited on Aug 21 2012. Submitted by Anonymous on Aug 03 2012.

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