good times

good times

1. plural of good time

good times pl (plural only)

1. A period of prosperity or happiness.

   Hypernym: times

   Let the good times roll!

   • 1967, “Good Times”, in Winds of Change, performed by Eric Burdon and The Animals:

     When I think of all the good time that's been wasted having good times

   • 1974, Neil Young, “Vampire Blues”, in On the Beach:

     Good times are comin', I hear it everywhere I go / Good times are comin', but they sure are comin' slow

   • 1978, Ric Ocasek, “Good Times Roll”, in The Cars, performed by The Cars:

     Let them leave you up in the air
     Let them brush your rock and roll hair
     Let the good times roll
     Let the good times roll
     Let the good times roll

• fast times

good times

1. Pronouncing some time period, such as the speaker's present situation or an era being reminisced about, as pleasant. Often said ironically.

   That was back when we were young and didn't know any better. Good times!

   What a shitshow. Good times, eh?

   Person A: What a shitshow. Person B: Good times!