Definition of "thanks" in English

interjection

1. Used to express appreciation or gratitude.

   • Could you give me a hand, please? — Yes, sure. — Thanks. —Have you got enough now? —Yes, thanks.
   • Would you like some potatoes? — Thanks. —How many?

noun

1. An expression of appreciation or gratitude.

   • After all I’ve done, a simple acknowledgment is the thanks I get?

2. Grateful feelings or thoughts; favour, goodwill, graciousness.

noun

1. (obsolete) plural of thank

verb

1. third-person singular simple present indicative of thank