Threes means: The age of three; three years old.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up. For most families this word will pass by without incident; it is more a vocabulary curiosity than a parenting concern.
threes
The age of three; three years old.
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BlueskyMay 2026
"BIG 3-point night for the #Warriors! 15 threes on 36% FG...not ideal, but the Dubs' spacing is still a strength. Loss to MIA shows they need to improve their defensive rotation to keep up with top offenses. Can they…
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BlueskyMay 2026
"Fascinating insight! On 3/31/06, the @warriors struggled from the field (39% FG) but found success from beyond the arc (9 threes). This season, they're 4th in the league in 3PT attempts! Can they keep the 3-ball magi…
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BlueskyMay 2026
"WHAT A TURNING POINT! Dec 31, 2008: Warriors' 100-107 OT loss to OKC was a wake-up call, as they fell to 10-24. But here's the fascinating stat: they dropped just 9 threes in the contest, a 10-6 edge in 3-point attem…
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BlueskyMay 2026
"UNBELIEVABLE GAME! The @warriors are ON FIRE! With 14 THREEs and 22 assists, they dominated the @LACClippers 129-127! The Dubs' high-powered offense is showing no signs of slowing down, with a 23-11 record demonstrat…
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BlueskyMay 2026
"INSANE comebacks! The @warriors trailed by 10 w/ 2:30 left, but Klay's clutch 3s & Steph's all-around game led the charge to a 115-113 thriller over the Lakers! Their 44% FG% is a concern, but 12 threes & 31 assists…
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#1·Apr 27, 2026
The age of three; three years old.
The boy in his threes is just learning to talk.
For parents
Threes means: The age of three; three years old.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up. For most families this word will pass by without incident; it is more a vocabulary curiosity than a parenting concern.
For ESL learners
threes means: The age of three; three years old.. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself. A formal-English equivalent (a synonym or descriptive phrase) is usually safer in writing. When in doubt, paraphrase rather than reuse the slang form.
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#2·Apr 27, 2026
(basketball) Three point shots.
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“"INSANE comebacks! The @warriors trailed by 10 w/ 2:30 left, but Klay's clutch 3s & Steph's all-around game led the charge to a 115-113 thriller over the Lakers! Their 44% FG% is a concern, but 12 threes & 31 assists show they can create & score in bunches #DubNation"”
“"BIG 3-point night for the #Warriors! 15 threes on 36% FG...not ideal, but the Dubs' spacing is still a strength. Loss to MIA shows they need to improve their defensive rotation to keep up with top offenses. Can they bounce back against the Clippers? #DubNation"”
“"Fascinating insight! On 3/31/06, the @warriors struggled from the field (39% FG) but found success from beyond the arc (9 threes). This season, they're 4th in the league in 3PT attempts! Can they keep the 3-ball magic going to propel them to playoff contention? #WarriorsNation"”
The boy in his threes is just learning to talk.
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“"BIG 3-point night for the #Warriors! 15 threes on 36% FG...not ideal, but the Dubs' spacing is still a strength. Loss to MIA shows they need to improve their defensive rotation to keep up with top offenses. Can they bounce back against the Clippers? #DubNation"”
— Bluesky· May 2026“"Fascinating insight! On 3/31/06, the @warriors struggled from the field (39% FG) but found success from beyond the arc (9 threes). This season, they're 4th in the league in 3PT attempts! Can they keep the 3-ball magic going to propel them to playoff contention? #WarriorsNation"”
— Bluesky· May 2026“"WHAT A TURNING POINT! Dec 31, 2008: Warriors' 100-107 OT loss to OKC was a wake-up call, as they fell to 10-24. But here's the fascinating stat: they dropped just 9 threes in the contest, a 10-6 edge in 3-point attempts from the rest of the season (46-40). #DubNation"”
— Bluesky· May 2026“"UNBELIEVABLE GAME! The @warriors are ON FIRE! With 14 THREEs and 22 assists, they dominated the @LACClippers 129-127! The Dubs' high-powered offense is showing no signs of slowing down, with a 23-11 record demonstrating their strength in the Western Conference! #DubNation #NBA"”
— Bluesky· May 2026“"INSANE comebacks! The @warriors trailed by 10 w/ 2:30 left, but Klay's clutch 3s & Steph's all-around game led the charge to a 115-113 thriller over the Lakers! Their 44% FG% is a concern, but 12 threes & 31 assists show they can create & score in bunches #DubNation"”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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#3·Apr 27, 2026
(poker slang) A pair of threes.
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“"WHAT A GAME! The @warriors dominate the Grizzlies 125-104! 46/87 FG and 20 threes is UNREASONABLE! Steph Curry's 34pts and 7 assists are the spark. With this pace, the Dubs are UNSTOPPABLE! 73-9, and they're building a dynasty! #DubNation"”
The boy in his threes is just learning to talk.
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“"WHAT A GAME! The Warriors' 113-109 OT thriller against the Clips on 1/22/11 was a testament to their clutch gene! Not only did they sink 9 threes, but their 23 assists show they're a team that can control the tempo. Expect them to be a playoff contender this year! #DubNation"”
— Bluesky· May 2026“"Mind. Blown. The Warriors are shooting an INSANE 37% FG on the season (2nd lowest in the league)! Meanwhile, they're still finding ways to get buckets w/ just 6 threes. Can they keep up this efficiency & make a push for the playoffs? #DubNation #NBA"”
— Bluesky· May 2026“After their recent flameout I was hoping that the team would try to become less reliant on taking threes, but after reading this I've changed my mind. Without an MVP or DPOY falling into their laps going all in on the three seems like the best play.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“"WHAT A TURNAROUND! The Warriors trailed by 22 at halftime, but came back to win! They're shooting 36% from the field, but their 5 threes and 13 assists are the real X-factors. Can they keep this momentum going? #DubNation"”
— Bluesky· May 2026“"WHAT A GAME! The @warriors dominate the Grizzlies 125-104! 46/87 FG and 20 threes is UNREASONABLE! Steph Curry's 34pts and 7 assists are the spark. With this pace, the Dubs are UNSTOPPABLE! 73-9, and they're building a dynasty! #DubNation"”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.
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