digits

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Meaning · English

Synonym of telephone number; especially, the one that belongs to a potential dating partner.

Register: dated, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Sure she seemed interested — but did you get those digits though?

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “digits” mean?

Synonym of telephone number; especially, the one that belongs to a potential dating partner.

Is “digits” formal or informal?

digits is generally dated, slang.