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Fortnight

A fortnight is a unit of time equal to 14 days (2 weeks). The word derives from the Old English term fēowertyne niht, meaning "fourteen nights". Some wages and salaries are paid on a fortnightly basis; however, in North America it is far more common to use the term biweekly.
The boy was planning on leaving in a fortnight
by Phoenix the primagen May 11, 2021
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Fortnight

Congrats you either spelt a game name wrong or are a major swifty, if neither, use a normal dictionary
Guy 1: You this dude spelt Fortnite Wrong!
Guy 2: Really how did he spell it?
Guy 1: He said Fortnight instead of Fortnite
Guy 2: if we’re speaking then how do you know he made the spelling error?
Guy 1: Idk
Guy 2: Did you just abbreviate I don’t know outside of text?
Guy 1: probs
Guy 2: I dunno why we’re still friends
by Tdnnu February 23, 2025
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Fortnight

He informed me he would be away for a fortnight.
by Arminkshipper June 23, 2024
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Fortnight-Year

A period of time that spans 2 years.
To put this into perspective, a fortnight is a span of two weeks and this is just like that, but for years (not weeks).
It's been about a fortnight-year ago, since you broke up with me, do you want to make up now?
This guy has been cheating on his girlfriend for a fortnight-year, and it's only now that I've realized that fact.
by BM99 July 30, 2024
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Fortnight-Year

A span of time that's just like a fortnight, but in years and not weeks.
I've been trying to talk to you for a fortnight-year, and now I've got your attention.
This guy has spent a fortnight-year, cheating on his girlfriend, and not telling her anything about it.
by BM99 July 30, 2024
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Fortnight

When a person with an actual life attempts to spell Fortnite. Do not ever research this forbidden demonic entity they name "Fortnite". Legend tells that upon laying eyes on such a foul beast, thy mind shall turn to liquid, and thy maidens shall forsake thy side.
Jim: Bob.. Bob, I searched up Fortnite

Bob: Oh dear lord...

Jim: What does this mean for me, Bob?

Bob: Thy name tarnished, thou shalt face punishment unto the final star diminishes of light.

Jim: nvm I searched Fortnight

Bob: Oh thank god
by wtf do I write in here bro August 4, 2024
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