419
What Does 419 Mean in a Text?
419 means "Nigerian Email Scam."Image for 419
When I write 419, I mean this:
"Nigerian Email Scam"
Summary of Key Points
"Nigerian Email Scam" is the most common definition for 419 on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.419 | |
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Definition: | Nigerian Email Scam |
Type: | Internet Slang Term |
Guessability: | 5: Extremely difficult to guess |
Typical Users: | Adults and Teenagers |
Second Definition for 419
This meaning was also noted:419 | |
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Definition: | For One Night (used in dating to mean a one-night stand) |
Type: | Internet Slang Term |
Guessability: | 3: Guessable |
Typical Users: | Adults |
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