211

What Does 211 Mean?

211 means "Police Code for Robbery."

"Cyber Speak" Test

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Summary of Key Points

"Police Code for Robbery" is the most common definition for 211 on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
211
Definition:Police Code for Robbery
Type:Cyber Term
Guessability:
5: Extremely difficult to guess
Typical Users:
Adults and Teenagers

Using Numbers in Texts

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Example of 211 Used in a Text

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