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first world problem

first world prob·lem
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [furst wurld prob-luh m]
    • /fɜrst wɜrld ˈprɒb ləm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [furst wurld prob-luh m]
    • /fɜrst wɜrld ˈprɒb ləm/

Definition of first world problem words

  • noun first world problem a fairly minor problem, frustrating situation, or complaint associated with a relatively high standard of living, as opposed to the more serious problems associated with poverty: I’m bored with all my electronic gadgets—such a first world problem! 1
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Origin of first world problem

First appearance:

before 1995
One of the 1% newest English words
1995-2000; with reference to the First World, the wealthiest countries in the world

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Parts of speech for First world problem

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first world problem popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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