DEN

What Does DEN Mean in a Text?

Below are the most common meanings of DEN:
  • "Then." DEN is often used in text-based conversations as a contraction of the word "Then."
  • "A Gang's Premises." A DEN is actually the lair or home of a wild animal. It is also often used by small children to refer to the home or base of their "gang." Among male adults, DEN most commonly refers to a room that is primarily used for relaxing, socializing or watching television. (Also often referred to as a "man cave.")
  • "Hideout to Make or Use Drugs." The word DEN is also commonly used to refer to a location where illegal drugs are produced or used.
Of note, DEN is also the International Air transport Association (IATA) code for Denver International Airport.

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When I write DEN, I mean this:

meaning of DEN

Dens are those secret places the police like to find.

Summary of Key Points

"Then" is the most common definition for DEN on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
DEN
Definition:Then
Type:Slang Word (Jargon)
Guessability:guessability level 1
1: Easy to guess
Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Examples of DEN in Sentences

Here are examples of DEN being used in jokes:
  • A clean and tidy DEN is the sign of a broken computer.
  • My wife and I always compromise. I admit I'm wrong DEN she agrees with me.

An Academic Look at DEN

DEN is a contraction of the word "Then." It is used for is for efficiency in writing and not efficiency in speech.

Second Definition for DEN

This meaning was also noted:
DEN
Definition:Hideout to Make or Use Drugs
Type:Word
Guessability:guessability level 2
2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Third Definition for DEN

This meaning was also noted, but it is not common:
DEN
Definition:A Gang's Premises
Type:Slang Word (Jargon)
Guessability:guessability level 2
2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:typical user
Adults and Teenagers

Example of DEN Used in a Text

DEN

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