thanks

thanks

noun plural \ˈthaŋ(k)s\

Definition of THANKS

1

: kindly or grateful thoughts : gratitude

2

: an expression of gratitude <return thanks before the meal> —often used in an utterance containing no verb and serving as a courteous and somewhat informal expression of gratitude <many thanks>

Examples of THANKS

1. <to express our thanks, we'd like to present you with this plaque>

Origin of THANKS

plural of Middle English thank, from Old English thanc thought, gratitude; akin to Old High German dank gratitude, Latin tongēre to know

First Known Use: before 12th century

Rhymes with THANKS

Manx