Meanings
From the Prince song called 1999 and released in 1982. The song uses the phrase in reference to a nuclear apocalypse predicted to occur in the year 2000,[1][2] but it was later reinterpreted as meaning that a turn of the millennium calls for a particularly large celebration, compare the nonce party like it's 1899.
To party intensely, particularly when reckless or pessimistic.
Example Sentences
1
Let's party like it's 1999 and forget about all our worries!
2
We're going to party like it's 1999 at the New Year's Eve celebration.
3
I'm going to put on my favorite '90s playlist and party like it's 1999.
4
Let's turn up the volume and party like it's 1999!
5
After a long week of work, it's time to relax and party like it's 1999.
