If the 1980's are the eighties, and the 1990's are nineties, what are the 2000's?

Question

ive been wondering a while and im stumped lol

Answer 1

I hear people say 'the two thousands' and 'the thousands'. Sucks for us cause they both sound stupid.

Answer 2

the two thousands? lol. idk. i've been wondering the same thing.

Answer 3

well what did they call the 1900's? just the nineteen hundreds?

i'm avoiding it at all costs, but i'll settle for saying the "two thousands" if i must.