Do you know why more and more young people send each other the number 143 by WhatsApp? We have the explanation.
Have you noticed that on WhatsApp, many people share strange codes or numbers? This trend is on the rise, and millions of young people have started spreading it on the messaging app. One of these numbers is “143”.
This code is widely shared by teenagers, especially during the summer period. It is also used in group chats on WhatsApp or within families. Do you want to unravel this mystery? Rest assured, these numbers have no harmful content; on the contrary, they are simply details that teenagers wish to highlight.
Its origin is on TikTok. On WhatsApp, it has just landed, used mainly by teenagers. The “143” simply means “I love you” where the number “1” means “I”, the “4” means “Love” and the “3” means “You”. Secret codes or numbers are often suggestive, but they also convey love. There is a variant: “1437”, the 1 means “I”, the 4 means “Love”, the “3” means “You”, and the 7 means “Forever”. Or “I love you forever”.
Here are some other codes used on WhatsApp:
- 666: This number is used to bring tranquility and peace if someone is in a stressful situation.
- 687: It is often used by couples who have had a fight for some reason and means “I’m sorry”.
- 1543: Sometimes this number means “I still love you”
- 1122: Finally this number is used to send strength and energy to the person to whom we are writing.
Teenagers use secret codes on messengers to maintain privacy in their communications, strengthen group ties, have fun and express themselves creatively. These codes also allow them to communicate without adults or others outside the circle understanding.