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What Does 39 Mean in a Text?

The Quick Answer

The number 39 means "Thank You."

More Detail...

The use of 39 to say "Thank You" is based on the Sino-Japanese pronunciation of the numbers three and nine. In Sino-Japanese, three and nine are pronounced "san" and "kyu," which sounds like "Thank You."

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When I write 39, I mean this:

39 is a way of saying thanks.

Summary of Key Points

"Thank You" is, by far, the most common meaning for 39 when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)

39
Definition:	Thank You
Type:	Internet Slang Term
Guessability:	5: Extremely difficult to guess
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Using Numbers in Texts

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

Example of 39 Used in a Text

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