Thrice means: Three times.. It is mainly Canadian English and may not be understood outside that context. 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.
thrice
(somewhat, dated, outside, Asia, Canada, Australia, &, New Zealand) Three times.
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I will see your HP Enterprise and raise you a thrice refurbished Dell Precision
Taking Back Sunday have announced their upcoming U.S. tour which will also feature Thrice and Saves the Day.
Profiles in courageousness. They can't even say Trump has been elected twice. Just "Trump was certified two times [and won thrice]"
“We’re not gonna let lunatics have a nuclear weapon.” Maybe the Republicans should’ve thought on that before they THRICE nominated Trump.
♡CW: Sheath fucking♡ ♡Request♡ Remember to keep your Doctor bred thrice a day!! #nsfw #nsfwart #doctorwho #nuwho #doctorwhofanart #11thdoctor #amypond
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(somewhat, dated, outside, Asia, Canada, Australia, &, New Zealand) Three times.
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Thrice means: Three times.. It is mainly Canadian English and may not be understood outside that context. 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.
thrice means: Three times.. Register: dated, informal. Often not understood outside its region; gloss the word on first use when writing for an international audience. 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.
“I will see your HP Enterprise and raise you a thrice refurbished Dell Precision”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Taking Back Sunday have announced their upcoming U.S. tour which will also feature Thrice and Saves the Day.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Profiles in courageousness. They can't even say Trump has been elected twice. Just "Trump was certified two times [and won thrice]"”
— Bluesky· May 2026““We’re not gonna let lunatics have a nuclear weapon.” Maybe the Republicans should’ve thought on that before they THRICE nominated Trump.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“♡CW: Sheath fucking♡ ♡Request♡ Remember to keep your Doctor bred thrice a day!! #nsfw #nsfwart #doctorwho #nuwho #doctorwhofanart #11thdoctor #amypond”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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