211

What Does 211 Mean in a Text?

211 means "Police Code for Robbery."

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When I write 211, I mean this:

meaning of 211

"Police Code for Robbery"

Summary of Key Points

"Police Code for Robbery" is the most common definition for 211 on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
211
Definition:Police Code for Robbery
Type:Internet Slang Term
Guessability:guessability level 5
5: Extremely difficult 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 211 Used in a Text

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