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911

What Does 911 Mean in a Text?

The Quick Answer

When used in a text, 911 means "Emergency Services Number in the US." 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 911, I mean this:

meaning of 911

"Emergency Services Number in the US"

Summary of Key Points

We have summarized the key points in the table below:
911
Definition:Emergency Services Number in the US
Type:Internet Slang Term
Guessability:guessability level 1
1: Easy to guess
Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Using Numbers in Texts

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

Example of 911 Used in a Text

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