What Does 823 Mean in a Text?
The Quick Answer
823 means "Thinking Of You."More Observations...
The numbers represent the number of letters in each word. Other versions of this include:381 = I love you (3 words, 8 letters, 1 meaning)
721 = Love you (7 letters, 2 words, 1 meaning)
143 = I love you (the number of letters in each word)
823 is a form of shorthand typically used in texts or instant messaging.
Image for 823
When I write 823, I mean this:
![meaning of 823](../IMT_images/823_definition.jpg)
Thinking (8) Of (2) You (3).
Summary of Key Points
Definition for 823
823 means "Thinking of You." (823 is the number of letters in each word.) This is the most common definition for 823 in texting and on messaging apps like Instagram and TikTok.823 | |
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Definition: | Thinking of You (823 is the number of letters in each word.) |
Type: | Internet Slang Term |
Guessability: | ![]() 5: Extremely difficult to guess |
Typical Users: | ![]() Adults and Teenagers |
Examples of 823 in Sentences
Here is an example of 823 in a conversation:- Tony: 823, baby.
- Jordan: I wish you were here with me.
An Academic Look at 823
823 is classified by our team as an "internet slang term" as opposed to an initialism abbreviation or an acronym. Initially, "internet slang terms" were introduced for brevity, but, particularly with the advent of predictive texting and on-screen keyboards, they are now mostly employed for fun. "Slang terms" differ from icons because they are not pictorial representations.What Did We Say before Texting and Social Media?
Before the digital era, we would have just said "thinking of you" instead of 823.Using Numbers in Texts
This video shows the different ways that numbers are used in "text speak":Example of 823 Used in a Text
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//(I love you)
<2 (not in love yet)
<3 (love)
<333 (lots of love)
<3U (love you)
1234 (1 thing 2 say 3 words 4 you (I love you))
381 (I love you (3 words, 8 letters, 1 meaning))
721 (love you (7 letters, 2 words, 1 meaning))
143 (i love you (the number of letters in each word))
ILU (I love you)
ILU2 (I love you too)
ILY (I love you)
K3U (I love you)
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