5150

What Does 5150 Mean in a Text?

5150 means "Police Code for Madman on the Loose."

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When I write 5150, I mean this:

meaning of 5150

"Police Code for Madman on the Loose"

Summary of Key Points

"Police Code for Madman on the Loose" is the most common definition for 5150 on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
5150
Definition:Police Code for Madman on the Loose
Type:Internet Slang Term
Guessability:guessability level 5
5: Extremely difficult to guess
Typical Users:typical user

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