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Definition thanks in British English

thanks interjection

interjection
/θæŋks/
1

used for telling someone that you are grateful for something that they have said or done

Example

'You're looking well.' 'Thanks.'

Example

Thanks for reminding me.

Example

Thanks for dinner - it was great.

Synonyms and related words
hat tip shout-out thank you
2

used for politely accepting something that is offered to you

Example

'Do you want a chocolate?' 'Thanks, I'd love one.'

Synonyms and related words
hat tip shout-out thank you
2.1

used with 'no' for politely refusing something that is offered to you

Example

'Can I get you a drink?' 'No, thanks.'

Synonyms and related words
no certainly not by no means
3

thank you very much

Example

Thanks a million for your help.

4

used in an ironic way to say that you are annoyed or angry about something that someone has done or said

Example

Thanks a million for failing to help me!

5

used to show that you are angry or annoyed because someone did not help you in some way

Example

You were supposed to help me bring those groceries in the house. Thanks for nothing!

Definition thanks in British English