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Obviously teenager is 13-19.

"Young adult" would start at 20, but where's the cutoff at the upper end? Similarly, what's the range for "adult", "old", "elderly", " ancient"?

If someone asks for responses from "old men", how do I know if it applies to me?

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[–] gon@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Adult's 25, Old's 50, Elderly is 75, Ancient is 100.

[–] shortypig@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Those of us in our late 40's are horrified to learn this!

[–] TheInsane42@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

At least growing up is optional, even when growing old is mandatory. ;)

[–] Mobiuthuselah@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I consider it an honor. Not everyone gets to grow old.

[–] TheInsane42@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

When nature would have gotten it's way, I wouldn't have reached 1 year. I finished my 5th decade, half way trough the 1st century. ;) (my wife 'celibrated' her 10y anniversary as cancer patient last year)