age is just a number
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: age ain't nothing but a number
Meaning · English
Age is not a particularly important attribute in a person.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “age is just a number” mean?
Age is not a particularly important attribute in a person.
Is “age is just a number” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.