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What Does 5 Mean?

5 means "LOL ("101" in binary is 5 (i.e. LOL))".

"Cyber Speak" Test

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When I write 5, I mean this: meaning of 5 LOL has become so common, people are finding cleverer ways to say it.

Summary of Key Points

"LOL ("101" in binary is 5 (i.e. LOL))" is the most common definition for 5 on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
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Definition:LOL ("101" in binary is 5 (i.e. LOL))
Type:Cyber Term
Guessability:
5: Extremely difficult to guess
Typical Users:
Adults

Using Numbers in Texts

This video shows the different ways that numbers are used in "text speak":

The Evolution of "LOL"

This video shows the evolution of the term "LOL" and the various laughing emojis:
Read more about LOL.

Example of 5 Used in a Text

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