(noun): The alphanumerical sum of "To Be" (T=20, O=15 → 35; B=2, E=5 → 7; 35 + 7 = 42). Famously coined by Douglas Adams as the "Answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything," it’s an ordinary number with extraordinary meaning. Fun fact: Adams chose it randomly, proving even the universe’s biggest joke can start with a glance out the window.
I sat at my desk, stared into the garden and thought '42 will do' I typed it out. End of story.
--Douglas Adams (1993)
--Douglas Adams (1993)
by SpaceHobo42 December 15, 2024

Detroit Eastside Crip set from Mack & Bewick, part of 4s / 444 / HGH alliance, Rollin’ 60s Crip-affiliated. Founding 4s clique, known for heavy Mack Ave presence, ties to Detroit rap, and influence in MDOC.
“42 Gutta Boyz (42GB) run Mack & Bewick, repping 4s and 60s Crip roots while shaping Detroit’s street and rap scene.”—Mack Ave local
by Real313Talk October 10, 2025

by donjulio42 June 4, 2022

by King off all January 28, 2013

Bro told me he was coming to pick me up and 42’d me.
Shorty had 42’d me cause her moms wouldn’t let her get the car
Shorty had 42’d me cause her moms wouldn’t let her get the car
by Smooth Cordova July 5, 2022

a number that is equal to 21 * 2, 7 * 6, 7 * 3 * 2, and 7 * 3 * (1 + 1).
alternative names: fourty-two, XLII (roman numerals)
alternative names: fourty-two, XLII (roman numerals)
by 19292911 September 4, 2023

by donjulio42 June 4, 2022
