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What Does 42 Mean in a Text?
42 means "The Answer to Life, the Universe and Everything (from Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy)".Image for 42
When I write 42, I mean this:
"The Answer to Life, the Universe and Everything (from Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy)"
Summary of Key Points
"The Answer to Life, the Universe and Everything (from Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy)" is the most common definition for 42 on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.42 | |
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Definition: | The Answer to Life, the Universe and Everything (from Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy) |
Type: | Internet Slang Term |
Guessability: | 5: Extremely difficult to guess |
Typical Users: | Adults and Teenagers |
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