oughtn't

Verb: Should not. The opposite of ought.

"Maybe we ought to eat some beans. Well, maybe we oughtn't."

by RayJay1111 November 20, 2017

Ought

it’s a southern/ Devonshire way of saying it’s got to be...

Jenny:” do you think the guy Lisa has a crush on is a roadman?”

Amanda:” it ought to be”

by Iszy is not noice May 19, 2019

oughties

The current decade, between the years 2000 and 2010. In English, (most often British English), "ought" can mean "zero", thus the "oughties". This is used in lieu of zero, because "zeroties" sounds awkward. Unlike with the "eighties", the "nineties" and so on, there is no one name for the current decade enjoying wide usage.

"I can't recall the exact year, but George Harrison died some time in the early oughties."

by Jontythan June 12, 2008

you oughtta know

one of the best alanis songs that practically bitch-slaps her ex for fucking up their relationship cause he couldn't keep it in his pants or something..

song really says it all man

by ocfangurl March 17, 2005

Oughton

a unique last name, you will like them with out a doubt, most likely 2 children family.

hey dude what is your last name?, oh its Oughton why are you asking?, that's a weird last name, its a unique last name.

by CrypticSteam107 May 3, 2021

oughties

The common pronouncement and name for the current decade, the '00s. The 'Oughties' was created out of the word "ought" which is an old-fashioned or British way of saying "zero".

"Forget the '80s and '90s, this is the decade and time for everything that Ought to be..these are the naughty OUGHTIES!"

by Nick Adams December 12, 2008

oughting

The act of not doing what you are supposed to, instead dithering to waste your time as a deadline draws close.

I was at the office all night oughting to write a report.

by snafu allthesame February 4, 2008