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What Does 5 Mean in a Text?
5 means "LOL ("101" in binary is 5 (i.e. LOL))".Image for 5
When I write 5, I mean this:
LOL has become so common, people are finding cleverer ways to say it.
Summary of Key Points
"LOL ("101" in binary is 5 (i.e. LOL))" is the most common definition for 5 on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.| 5 | |
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| Definition: | LOL ("101" in binary is 5 (i.e. LOL)) |
| Type: | Internet Slang Term |
| Guessability: |  5: Extremely difficult to guess |
| Typical Users: |  Adults |
Using Numbers in Texts
This video shows the different ways that numbers are used in "text speak":The Evolution of "LOL"
This video shows the evolution of the term "LOL" and the various laughing emojis: Read more about LOL.Example of 5 Used in a Text
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