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/fɪfθ/
Meaning & Definition
noun
The person or thing in the fifth position.
The fifth in line received a special prize.
One of five equal parts.
She drank a fifth of whiskey last night.
adjective
Constituting one of five equal parts.
He took a fifth of the pizza for himself.
In the position after the fourth; the ordinal number of five.
She finished in fifth place in the race.
Etymology
Middle English fifthe, from Old English fifta, from five.
Common Phrases and Expressions
fifth wheel
A person or thing that is unnecessary or unwanted.
fifth column
People who undermine a group from within, especially during wartime.
fifth estate
Refers to the media and journalism as a powerful influence in society.
Related Words
first
The ordinal number corresponding to one.
second
The ordinal number corresponding to two.
third
The ordinal number corresponding to three.
fourth
The ordinal number corresponding to four.
Slang Meanings
A fifth of liquor, often referring to a standard bottle size.
Let's grab a fifth for the weekend.
The fifth element in a sequence, often used in discussions or games.
In our team, you're the fifth when it comes to scoring.