808
What Does 808 Mean in a Text?
808 means "Police Code for Disturbing the Peace."Image for 808
When I write 808, I mean this:
"Police Code for Disturbing the Peace"
Summary of Key Points
"Police Code for Disturbing the Peace" is the most common definition for 808 on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.| 808 | |
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| Definition: | Police Code for Disturbing the Peace |
| Type: | Internet Slang 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 808 Used in a Text
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