Digits means: ; especially, the one that belongs to a potential dating partner.. It is informal slang, fine in casual speech but not suited to formal contexts. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
digits
(US, _, slang, dated) ; especially, the one that belongs to a potential dating partner.
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BlueskyMay 2026
My grandmother bought me the Creepshow comic book when my age was still in the single digits. She was AWESOME!!!
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BlueskyMay 2026
Very much more than 1. Easily into double digits 😢 So much for tranquility and style...
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BlueskyMay 2026
"INSANE shooting display by the @warriors! 43/99 FG, 6 3-pointers, and 29 assists on a tough loss to the @Sacramento Kings. With 5 players scoring in double digits, Steph Curry's efficiency is a bright spot amidst the…
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#1·Apr 27, 2026
(US, _, slang, dated) ; especially, the one that belongs to a potential dating partner.
Sure she seemed interested — but did you get those digits though?
For parents
Digits means: ; especially, the one that belongs to a potential dating partner.. It is informal slang, fine in casual speech but not suited to formal contexts. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
For ESL learners
digits means: ; especially, the one that belongs to a potential dating partner.. Register: dated, informal. Suitable only for casual conversation, chat and social media. Do not use in business, academic or news writing. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
Cluster: general
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“My grandmother bought me the Creepshow comic book when my age was still in the single digits. She was AWESOME!!!”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Very much more than 1. Easily into double digits 😢 So much for tranquility and style...”
— Bluesky· May 2026“"INSANE shooting display by the @warriors! 43/99 FG, 6 3-pointers, and 29 assists on a tough loss to the @Sacramento Kings. With 5 players scoring in double digits, Steph Curry's efficiency is a bright spot amidst the 12-33 start. Can they get back on track soon? #DubNation"”
— Bluesky· May 2026“multiple digits. We have tried the”
“multiple digits. We have tried the”
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Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.
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