adj
thirdhand
Thirdhand (adj) means Passed on to you through two other people rather than heard directly.
adj
1
Passed on to you through two other people rather than heard directly.
"Harare, the capital, was abuzz on Tuesday with such so-called insider accounts, each one undoubtedly taking new plot twists as they went from secondhand to thirdhand and further on."
— The New York Times, Talks May End Mugabe’s Rule in Zimbabwe (2008)
2
Owned by two other people before the current owner.
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Etymology
Formed from third and hand.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of thirdhand?
"thirdhand" (adj) means passed on to you through two other people rather than heard directly.
What are the different meanings of thirdhand?
"thirdhand" has 2 main meanings: 1. Passed on to you through two other people rather than heard directly; 2. Owned by two other people before the current owner.
