Translingual

Symbol

88 ‎(previous 87, next 89)

1. the number eighty-eight
2. an amateur radio abbreviation for "love (or hugs) and kisses".
3. (Nazism) Heil Hitler! (H is the eighth letter of the alphabet.) Also used by 21st-century white nationalist groups.

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English

Noun

88 ‎(plural 88s)

1. (dated, military) A WWII German 88mm anti-aircraft artillery piece.

Noun

88 pl ‎(plural only)

1. (telecommunications) Love and kisses.

Mandarin

Etymology

• From 拜拜 (bàibài), from English bye-bye.

Interjection

88 ‎(Pinyin baibai, traditional and simplified 拜拜)

1. (slang) bye-bye

Usage notes

• Used mostly online or in text messages.

Derived terms

• 886, 881

Synonyms

• 拜拜 (bàibài)
• baibai
• zaijian
• 再見／再见 (zàijiàn)