88

What Does 88 Mean?

88 means "Heil Hitler."

The number 88 is a popular white supremacist numeric symbol that stands for "Heil Hitler." It is often used to indicate support for white supremacist beliefs.

88 can often be seen as graffiti, on posters and flags, in tattoos, and even in email addresses and usernames.

88 is often used in combination with the number 14 (e.g., as 1488 or 8814).

Summary of Key Points

"Heil Hitler" is the most common definition for 88 on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
88
Definition:Heil Hitler
Type:Cyber 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 88 Used in a Text

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See Also

Text-Speak Using Numbers 14/88 (white supremacist symbol) 14-88 (white supremacist symbol) SPLC (Southern Poverty Law Center) WHITESPLAIN (a white person condescendingly explaining racial issues to a member of an ethnic minority) WOKE (aware of and attentive to issues of social and racial justice)