What Does 12 Mean in a Text?
The Quick Answer
12 means "Police."More Observations...
The number 12 is used to refer to the police or other law enforcement personnel. For example:- The 12 pulled me over and said, "Papers." I said, "Scissors, I win!" and drove off. I think he wants a rematch, because he's been following me for the last 20 minutes.
- The 12 said "We are going to have to give you a drugs test." I said "Cool, which drugs are we testing?"
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When I write 12, I mean this:
![meaning of 12](../IMT_images/12_definition.jpg)
Adam-12 was a popular TV show.
Summary of Key Points
"Police" is, by far, the most common meaning for 12 when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)12 | |
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Definition: | Police |
Type: | Internet Slang Term |
Guessability: | ![]() 4: 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 12 Used in a Text
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