"thank-you" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: thank-yous [plural]
Etymology: Compound of thank + you. Etymology templates: {{glossary|Compound}} Compound, {{com+|en|thank|you}} Compound of thank + you Head templates: {{en-noun}} thank-you (plural thank-yous)
  1. An expression of gratitude. Translations (Translations): bedankje (Dutch), remerciement [masculine] (French), kwekatú (Nheengatu), obrigado [masculine] (Portuguese), agradecimento [masculine] (Portuguese), благодарность (blagodarnostʹ) (Russian), благодарочка (blagodaročka) (Russian), betankje (West Frisian)
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  2. (as a modifier before a noun) That expresses thanks. Synonyms: thankyou, thank you
    Sense id: en-thank-you-en-noun-l1oo~Ak0

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