"1-555" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: 1, used to dial long-distance numbers + 555, the North American code for the provision of directory assistance. Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} 1-555 (not comparable)
  1. Of telephone numbers dialed in North America, widely used for fictional numbers in television shows, films, and other media. Wikipedia link: 555 (telephone number) Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Fiction, Telephony Synonyms: 555
    Sense id: en-1-555-en-adj-G9bKTGvq Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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