thank you
interjection
- expression of gratitude
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˈθæŋk ˌju/ / [ˈθæŋk ˌjʊu̯] / /ˈfæŋk ˌju/
intj
Etymology: From Middle English thanke yow; as with thank God, praise be to God, and praise the Lord, it was originally a present subjunctive form but is usually not parsed that way in current usage. It has also sometimes been parsed as a prodrop form of (present indicative) I thank you, a mechanism that may plausibly coexist with the other one (instances being variable).
- An expression of gratitude or politeness in response to something done or given.
““Thank you!” said the girl after her mom gave her a gift.”
““And thank you for being so sweet,” replied her mom.”
- Used as a polite affirmative to accept an offer.
“Near-synonym: please”
“—May I help you? —Yes, thank you.”
- A polite dismissal; usually used in professional contexts.
“‘No, come in,’ he said. ‘Martin, right? Have a seat.’ […] ‘Thank you, no, I won’t.’ He moved inside a little more.”
noun
Etymology: From Middle English thanke yow; as with thank God, praise be to God, and praise the Lord, it was originally a present subjunctive form but is usually not parsed that way in current usage. It has also sometimes been parsed as a prodrop form of (present indicative) I thank you, a mechanism that may plausibly coexist with the other one (instances being variable).
- Alternative spelling of thank-you.