"The eighty eight" is a term used to denote the number 88. There are various synonyms that can be used to refer to this number. One commonly used synonym is "double eight" or "twin eight". Other synonyms include "four score and eight", "octogenarian" (which refers to a person who is 80 years old), "eight dozens", "two dozen plus four", "LXXXVIII" (in Roman numerals), and "eight times ten plus eight". Each of these synonyms offers a unique way to refer to the number 88, and can be used depending on the context and preference of the speaker or writer.