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What Does 1 Mean in a Text?

The Quick Answer

When used in a text, 1 means "Partner." While this is its most common meaning in texting, be aware that it is a rare term, and it might mean something else. If our meaning does not fit, give the context of your conversation a name (e.g., love, sport, space, astronomy) and include it in your search term.

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When I write 1, I mean this:

"Partner"

Summary of Key Points

"Partner" is, by far, the most common meaning for 1 when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)

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Definition:	Partner
Type:	Internet Slang Term
Guessability:	5: Extremely difficult to guess
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Second Definition for 1

This meaning was also noted:

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Definition:	Me Too
Type:	Icon
Guessability:	5: Extremely difficult to guess
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Third Definition for 1

This meaning was also noted:

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Definition:	Active or Top Partner (typically used in gay dating)
Type:	Internet Slang Term
Guessability:	4: Difficult to guess
Typical Users:	Adults

Using Numbers in Texts

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

Example of 1 Used in a Text

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