73

What Does 73 Mean in a Text?

73 means "Best Regards (Amateur Radio Term)".

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When I write 73, I mean this:

meaning of 73

"Best Regards (Amateur Radio Term)"

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"Best Regards (Amateur Radio Term)" is the most common definition for 73 on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
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Definition:Best Regards (Amateur Radio Term)
Type:Internet Slang Term
Guessability:guessability level 1
1: Easy to guess
Typical Users:typical user

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Using Numbers in Texts

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Example of 73 Used in a Text

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