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What Does HEX Mean in a Text?

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The Quick Answer

When used in a text, HEX means "Hexadecimal (i.e. Base 16)". 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 HEX, I mean this:

meaning of HEX

"Hexadecimal (i.e. Base 16)"

Summary of Key Points

We have summarized the key points in the table below:
HEX
Definition:Hexadecimal (i.e. Base 16)
Type:Slang Word (Jargon)
Guessability:guessability level 2
2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Example of HEX Used in a Text

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