years young

phrase

informal
used to describe an older person's age in a way that is meant to suggest that the person still looks or feels young
She's 60 years young today!

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“Years young.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/years%20young. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.

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