"555" meaning in English

See 555 in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} 555 (not comparable)
  1. (Canada, US, fiction) Pertaining to a fake telephone number. The local exchange and area code number 555 was reserved in North American dialing plan for fictional numbers, prior to the 21st century. Tags: Canada, US, not-comparable Categories (topical): Fiction Synonyms: 1-311-555-2368, 1-555, 1-555-555-5555, 2368, 555-2368, 555-5555, 555-1212

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      "word": "1-555-555-5555"
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