Definition

Noun: - The cardinal number that is the sum of four and one: "Little Phoebe" is an informal or slang term for the number five. It is one of many creative, often rhyming, expressions used to represent numbers.

Usage

• The term "little phoebe" is used to denote the quantity or numeral 5. It is primarily found in informal contexts, historical slang, or in rhyming schemes.
• It functions as a singular noun.

Examples

• (You need to roll a five.)

Advanced Usage

• The term originates from a system of slang where numbers are replaced by rhyming words or phrases, sometimes called "cockney rhyming slang" or similar numerical slang. "Phoebe" rhymes with "five."
• It can be used for stylistic or cryptic effect, such as in puzzles, vintage literature, or to add character to dialogue.

Variants and Related Words

• Five (n): The standard word for the number 5.
• Cinque (n): Another term for the number five, often used in dice games or cards (e.g., the five in dice).
• Quintet (n): A group of five people or things.
• Pentad (n): A group or set of five.

Synonyms

• Five
• Quintet (when referring to a set of five)
• V (the Roman numeral)

Related Phrases and Idioms

• "Take five": To take a short, five-minute break.
• "Nine-to-five": Referring to a standard full-time workday.
• "High five": A gesture of celebration where two people slap each other's raised hands.

Notes

• "Little phoebe" is an archaic or highly specialized term. In modern English, the word "five" is universally used.
• This term is not commonly used in formal writing or standard speech today.

Noun

1. the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one