Phrase guide

two twos

adv · noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adv

Meaning 1

Suddenly, right then, presently.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Multicultural-London-English, not-comparable

Examples

  • Two twos the mandem gave this likkle yute a deafaz.

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2

noun

Meaning 2

A very short time; a jiffy.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Jamaica, Trinidad-and-Tobago, plural, plural-only

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History

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.