What are we calling this decade ?

Question

1930 - 1939 = The thirties.

1960 - 1969 = The sixties.

2000 - 2009 = The noughties (sic).

2010 - 2019 = ???????

So what is everyone calling this decade ?

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

The 'tenties'

? · Answer

It seems to be dominated by idiots so far. We have Jedward all over the tv, the Beckhams giving another kid a ridiculous name, people rioting...
I think this decade should be called The Numpties.

? · Answer

The second decade [of the 21st century].

The years 1911 - 1920 were known as 'the second decade' [of the 20th century].

ann margrock · Answer

Brilliant Question... I think we'll simply call it "The Two Thousands".  Next will be the "Twenty Teens", so I speculate.

Torchwood boy · Answer

2010-2019 = ****

Obi Okeke · Answer

The "teenies", or "the teens", or "the tens". You pick. ;)

Oh, you're an icon, Elephant's Child! :D

? · Answer

none, theres no name for xx10, only xx20

for example 1920, the twenties

olgreybuzzard · Answer

How about the "Rioteens"? There are surely more to come.

Greybeard · Answer

Excellent question, I have no idea!

XTIAN170174 · Answer

How about, "The Tense"...

What are we calling this decade ?

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