ONS

What Does ONS Mean?

ONS means "One Night Stand" and "Office for National Statistics." Here is more information about each of these definitions of ONS.

One Night Stand

The abbreviation ONS is widely used online and in text messaging with the meaning "One Night Stand" to refer to a very short-term (often sexual) relationship.

Office for National Statistics

In the UK, ONS is used to refer to the "Office for National Statistics," an official body responsible for the collection, analysis and dissemination of statistics about the UK's economy, society and population.

Summary of Key Points

First definition of ONS

"One Night Stand" is the most common definition for ONS on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
ONS
Definition:One Night Stand
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:
2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:
Adults and Teenagers

Second definition of ONS

In the UK, "Office for National Statistics" is a formal definition for ONS.
ONS
Definition:Office for National Statistics
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:
4: Difficult to guess
Typical Users:
Specialists

Example of ONS Used in a Text

ONS

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See Also

List of Dating Terms (Glossary Page) E-DATING (online dating) 419 (For One Night (used in dating to mean a one-night stand)) DFS (dating for sport) LAYBY (someone you are dating while waiting for better options) TINDERING (using tinder (adult dating website))