thank-you

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See also: thankyou, and thank you

English

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Etymology

Compound of thank +‎ you.

Noun

thank-you (plural thank-yous)

  1. An expression of gratitude.
    I must offer a big thank-you to my agent for getting me this job.
  2. (as a modifier before a noun) That expresses thanks.
    a thank-you letter

Usage notes

  • Thank-you is a noun. The interjection thank you is always spelled as two words.

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