Okay, so I saw this “489” thing popping up everywhere – on TikTok, in memes, even heard some kids say it at the grocery store. I was like, “What the heck does 489 mean?” I’m usually pretty up-to-date on internet slang, but this one totally flew over my head. So, I decided to get to the bottom of it.
My Quest to Decode 489
First, I did what anyone would do – I Googled it. I typed in “what does 489 mean” and hit enter. I scrolled through a bunch of random results, forum posts, and some weird urban dictionary entries. Nothing was really making sense. It felt like I was digging through a pile of digital trash.
Then I hit up TikTok. I figured if it was a trend, it had to be on TikTok. I searched “489” in the app’s search bar. Watched a couple of videos, but still, I was not much wiser. Most of them were just using the number without any context. Or they use the number with I Love you.
Then, I started thinking maybe, it’s the number of somthing, then I tried to search it with many key words.
I added some words Like I love you, then the magics Happens.
I finally realized something.
- “4” represents the four letters of “love”
- “8” means has eight letters of “I Love You,”
- “9” stands for nine letters “forever.”
So, “489” basically means “Love I love you Forever.” And that’s * of sudden,I got that.
I have to say, this whole thing was a bit of a rollercoaster. I went from totally confused to kinda amused. I guess that’s the internet for you – always throwing new stuff at you. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m gonna go use “489” in a sentence and confuse my kids.
