Thanks

Pronunciation

• IPA: /θæŋks/
• Rhymes: -æŋks

Alternative forms

• thanx, 10x

Origin

From the Old English þancian ("to give thanks"), from Proto-Germanic *þankōną, from Proto-Germanic *þankaz ("thought, gratitude"), from Proto-Indo-European *tong- ("to think, feel").

Full definition of thanks

Interjection

1. Used to express appreciation or gratitude.Could you give me a hand, please? — Yes, sure. — Thanks.

Derived terms

• thanks a lot
• thanks for nothing
• thanks for your help

Noun