English

fifth

fɪfθ, fɪft, fɪθ
Meaning: to support something fifth; to divide by five
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: fɪft, fɪθ

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base fifth
3rd person singular present fifths
Present participle fifthing
Past fifthed
Will future will fifth
Going-to future going to fifth
Imperative negative don't fifth / do not fifth

Example

I'll fifth that motion
I'll fifth that motion.

Usage Notes

A very rare verb usage. It can mean to be the fifth person to support a proposal (modeled after 'seconding' a motion) or to divide something into five parts.

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