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Definition of 'thanks'

English

Alternative forms

* thanx,

Interjection

(en-interj)
  • Used to express appreciation or gratitude.
  • Could you give me a hand, please?'' — Yes, sure. — ''Thanks .
  • * ~1595 , Shakespeare, A Midsummer Night's Dream, act 5, scene 1
  • Thanks, courteous wall: Jove shield thee well for this!

    Derived terms

    * thanks a lot * thanks for nothing * thanks for your help

    Noun

  • (obsolete) English plurals
  • (plurale tantum) An expression of gratitude.
  • After all I’ve done, a simple acknowledgment is all the thanks I get?
  • Grateful feelings or thoughts.
  • Derived terms

    * thanks to

    Verb

    (head)
  • (thank)
  • English phrasebook