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Contraction of Ok, thanks, bye.
Used when you want someone to shut up (you're not exactly trying to be polite,) yet it's not considered as an insult like STFU. Also it can be used when answering a stupid n00b question, or after scolding someone.
I'm not arguing anymore. kthnxbai.
Stop that or I'll ban you. kthnxbai.
^ above isn't as insulting as STFU N00B!
kthnxbai by zirku September 23, 2005
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1) A hasty way to end a conversation.

2) Officially an abbrieviation of 'Ok, thank you, bye.'

3) Most commonly used sarcastically after an insult to try and make it sound jokey (it usually isn't...)
Guy: Hey, d'you remember that guy you pulled last night? You know! The vertically challenged asthmatic one with a glandular disorder?

Girl: Hey, d'you fancy shutting the fuck up now? kthnxbai!

Guy: ...
kthnxbai by CaramelLatte April 5, 2010
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Contraction of "okay, thank you, bye".

Possibly the stupidest way of trying to end an argument ever. Used by prissy internet douchebags.
"You have no right to come around here and talk to me like that!

kthnxbai!"
kthnxbai by nycto May 11, 2004
something that you say when you kinda want to rush out of a chatroom or when someone won't stfu.
In science class:
"So that's your homework. Go to lunch or whatever."
" KTHNXBAI!"
kthnxbai by alygrl1395 January 20, 2009
What people say when they have done something wrong on a internet conversation.
Harry: Do you pick your nose?
Frank: WHAT?
Harry: kthnxbai
kthnxbai by Justher May 17, 2010
Variation of 'kthxbye' - the internet bastardization of "OK, thank you, goodbye".

Generally used with contempt, or for hasty exit. See also - kthxbye
n00b: Hey man whats up? You going out tonight?

l337: Yeah I'm on the way to the club right now kthxbai
kthxbai by #1 October 25, 2003
Literally "Okay, thanks, bye". Commonly used when short words and phrases are needed, as in when chatting and texting. Can also be used to quickly end a conversation, usually in a rude fashion.
Jane: "Hai John! Sup?"

John: "Nm, gtg, kthxbai."

or

Jane: "Hey John, why won't you talk to me?"

John: "Because. kthxbai."
kthxbai by avengergirl May 14, 2010
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