180

What Does 180 Mean in a Text?

180 means "To Do a U Turn."

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When I write 180, I mean this:

meaning of 180

"To Do a U Turn"

Summary of Key Points

"To Do a U Turn" is the most common definition for 180 on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
180
Definition:To Do a U Turn
Type:Internet Slang Term
Guessability:guessability level 1
1: Easy to guess
Typical Users:typical user

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Using Numbers in Texts

This video shows the different ways that numbers are used in "text speak":

Example of 180 Used in a Text

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