FINE

What Does FINE Mean in a Text?

FINE means "Great" and "Okay." Depending on the context, it can be used to express admiration, acceptance, or agreement. Here is more information about each of these definitions with examples.

Great

FINE often means "great." It is a way of expressing admiration for something or someone. For example:
  • "That's a FINE set of wheels you've got there."
  • "That is one FINE-looking horse and an even FINER-looking rider."

Okay

FINE is also often used to mean "okay." Just like "okay," FINE can be an expression of agreement or a comment on the state of something and it can also be used enthusiastically or reluctantly. Context is crucial! For example:
  • Ali: Pick you up at seven?
  • Lol: FINE. I'll be ready.
  • Jordan: How are you and Jo getting on?
  • Chris: FINE! We've never been happier.
  • (Here, Chris seems genuinely happy with Jo.)
  • Jordan: How are you and Chris Getting on.
  • Jo: FINE, I suppose.
  • (Here, Jo doesn't seem quite so happy with Chris.)
FINE is often abbreviates as 5N, F9, and FYN.

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meaning of FINE

"Great"

Summary of Key Points for the First Definition of FINE

"Great" is the most common definition for FINE on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
FINE
Definition:Great
Type:Word
Guessability:guessability level 3

3: Guessable

Typical Users:typical user
Adults and Teenagers

Summary of Key Points for the Second Definition

"Okay" is another common definition for FINE.
FINE
Definition:Okay
Type:Word
Guessability:guessability level 3

3: Guessable

Typical Users:typical user
Adults and Teenagers

Example of FINE Used in a Text

FINE
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