First Known Use: 1792
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thank–you
noun \ˈthaŋk-ˌyü\
: something that you give or do to show thanks : a polite expression of thanks
Full Definition of THANK-YOU
: a polite expression of one's gratitude
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Origin of THANK-YOU
from the phrase thank you used in expressing gratitude
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