First Known Use: before 12th century
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thanks
noun plural \ˈthaŋ(k)s\
: a good feeling that you have towards someone who has helped you, given something to you, etc.
: something done or said to express thanks
—used like “thank you” as a polite way of accepting or refusing an offer
Full Definition of THANKS
1
: kindly or grateful thoughts : gratitude
2
: an expression of gratitude <return thanks before the meal> —often used in an utterance containing no verb and serving as a courteous and somewhat informal expression of gratitude <many thanks>
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Origin of THANKS
plural of Middle English thank, from Old English thanc thought, gratitude; akin to Old High German dank gratitude, Latin tongēre to know
Rhymes with THANKS
THANKS Defined for Kids
thanks
noun plural \ˈthaŋks\
Definition of THANKS for Kids
1
: gratitude <Please express my thanks to her.>
2
: an expression of gratitude (as for something received) <We said thanks before eating.>
— thanks to
1
: with the help of <I'll be able to attend college thanks to Mom and Dad.>
2
: because of <… she moved … even faster than he thanks to her long hind legs. — Lloyd Alexander, Time Cat>
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