English · Word Candidate

thanks

/ˈθæŋks/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Used to express appreciation or gratitude.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

để thể hiện sự biết ơn hoặc cảm kích

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Interjection

Could you give me a hand, please? — Yes, sure. — Thanks. —Have you got enough now? —Yes, thanks.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

An expression of appreciation or gratitude.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một lời nói thể hiện sự biết ơn hoặc cảm kích

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Noun

After all I’ve done, a simple acknowledgment is the thanks I get?

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Grateful feelings or thoughts; favour, goodwill, graciousness.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

cảm giác hoặc suy nghĩ biết ơn; ân huệ, lòng tốt

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “thanks” mean?

Used to express appreciation or gratitude.

Is “thanks” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.