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What Does 42 Mean in a Text?

The Quick Answer

When used in a text, 42 means "The Answer to Life, the Universe and Everything (from Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy)". 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 42, I mean this:

meaning of 42

"The Answer to Life, the Universe and Everything (from Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy)"

Summary of Key Points

We have summarized the key points in the table below:
42
Definition:The Answer to Life, the Universe and Everything (from Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy)
Type:Internet Slang Term
Guessability:guessability level 5
5: Extremely difficult to guess
Typical Users:typical user

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Using Numbers in Texts

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Example of 42 Used in a Text

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