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What Does 9 Mean in a Text?

The Quick Answer

When used in a text, 9 means "Parent Watching (see also 99)". While this is its most common meaning in texting, be aware that it is a rare term, and it might mean something else. If our meaning does not fit, give the context of your conversation a name (e.g., love, sport, space, astronomy) and include it in your search term.

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When I write 9, I mean this:

"Parent Watching (see also 99)"

Summary of Key Points

"Parent Watching (see also 99)" is, by far, the most common meaning for 9 when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)

9
Definition:	Parent Watching (see also 99)
Type:	Internet Slang Term
Guessability:	5: Extremely difficult to guess
Typical Users:	Teenagers

Second Definition for 9

This meaning was also noted:

9
Definition:	No (in German)
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	3: Guessable
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Using Numbers in Texts

This video shows the different ways that numbers are used in "text speak":

Example of 9 Used in a Text

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