Pronunciation: /naɪnti naɪn/
noun a number that is one less than 100
A1 I have 99 balloons for the party.
A2 She bought a pack of 99 gumdrops at the store.
B1 The price of the item is $99.
B2 He scored 99 out of 100 on the exam.
C1 There are 99 chapters in the book.
C2 The 99th floor of the building offers a breathtaking view of the city.
adjective referring to the number ninety-nine
A1 I have 99 problems but a lack of determination ain't one.
A2 She scored 99 out of 100 on her math test.
B1 There are 99 red balloons floating in the sky.
B2 The store is having a sale - everything is priced at 99 cents.
C1 The book was published in 99 different languages.
C2 He completed the marathon in 99 minutes, setting a new record.
formal The company was founded in 1999.
informal I bought this shirt for 99 bucks.
slang Let's hit up that new club on 99th street.
figurative She gave it her 99% to win the competition.
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