+1

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See also: plus one and plus-one

English[edit]

Etymology 1[edit]

From Internet forums such as Slashdot that allow users to vote for or against a comment, increasing or decreasing its score by one.

Interjection[edit]

+1

  1. (Internet slang) Used to signify agreement with the comment to which one is replying.
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Etymology 2[edit]

Noun[edit]

+1

  1. Alternative form of plus one
    • 2017, BioWare, Mass Effect: Andromeda, Redwood City: Electronic Arts, →OCLC, PC, scene: Night on the Town:
      Reyes Vidal has invited you to be his +1 at a party hosted by Sloane Kelly.

Etymology 3[edit]

Adjective[edit]

+1

  1. To a high degree.
    • 2018 June 17, Barney Ronay, “Mexico’s Hirving Lozano stuns world champions Germany for brilliant win”, in Katharine Viner, editor, The Guardian[1], London: Guardian News & Media, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 5 August 2019:
      There was a hint of structural problems for Germany from the opening exchanges. With Jonas Hector ruled out, Marvin Plattenhardt of Hertha Berlin had come in to play at left-back. Otherwise this was Germany to the max, Germany +1, with Mesut Özil included despite some whispered talk to the contrary, and the old familiar champion faces all over the pitch.

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Pronunciation[edit]


Interjection[edit]

+1

  1. (Internet slang) Used to signify agreement with the comment to which one is replying.

Usage notes[edit]

Sometimes 1 may be substituted by other numbers for a spoofing purpose. One common example is +10086.