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What Does 112 Mean in a Text?

The Quick Answer

When used in a text, 112 means "European Emergency Number." 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 112, I mean this:

"European Emergency Number"

Summary of Key Points

"European Emergency Number" is, by far, the most common meaning for 112 when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)

112
Definition:	European Emergency Number
Type:	Internet Slang Term
Guessability:	3: Guessable
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Using Numbers in Texts

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

Example of 112 Used in a Text

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