460+ Beeper Codes List: A Complete Dictionary of a Lost Language

Beeper Codes were the original text messages, a clever numeric language that defined an era of communication. Before emojis and DMs, we used numbers to send secret messages straight to a friend’s pager. This was the world of 460 Beeper Codes list and other numeric slang, a system that turned everyday digits into a complete secret language.

Do you remember what 143 or 823 meant? Can you still use this covert pager code today? We have decoded everything for you. We gathered all the essential codes from the 1990s into one definitive guide.

This is your complete resource to the lost art of beeper communication. Discover the meanings behind the numbers and learn how to bring this vintage language back. Get ready to unlock a major piece of digital nostalgia.

List of 460+ Beeper Codes Arranged Category Wise:

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General & Common Phrases Beeper Codes List

This special category includes everyday messages and greetings that don’t fit into more specific emotional or situational tables.

Code	Definition
001	Please
007	I’ve got a secret
009	Going to a movie, wanna come?
0099	Going out, wanna come?
010101	Don’t have a cow!
060	You are fine
09	Why dont you get a cordless phone like regular people?
10*400	Thank you
1001	Prove it
1040	You owe me big-time
105	Cancel
1052	LOVE!!!
11	Maybe
15	Whatever
15	Hugs
15*11	OK
16	Kisses
17	No; No way
18	Yes
19	Hug
19	Yes
2	Me too
21	Maybe
23	Whatever
230	Oh yeah!
243	We love you
2468	Your terrific
25	Sorry
26	Te Quiero
280	My Sexy Baby
3	Wussup
30	This is getting old
303	Stop playing
304	Ho Ho Ho
32	Eat Me
324	C-U-Soon
345	Thank you
350	Sorry about that
36	You’re cool
370	Congratulations
385	Hi Cutie/Handsome
390	Best of luck to you today
400	Wanna hear something stupid?
415	Get an attitude adjustment
42	Fuck Me
43	Fuck You
43	You freak
45	Good night
46	Hug
46	True friend
46*73	Goodnight, sweet dreams
47	Good morning
49	Good afternoon
495	Go for it!
5	Hi
50*50	It doesn’t matter to me
505	SOS
53	Thank You
54	Never mind
55	You are a sweetheart
56	Sweet dreams
58	Happy birthday
6	Always
6000*6	Good luck
601	Happy birthday/anniversary
69	Both ways
69	Lets get together
7	Forever; You will be in my heart forever
700*600	Happy anniversary
7007	You’re a joke
707-	LOL
7735	Sell out
7979	Cheer up
8000	Goodbye or take care
844	Can you handle me
8498	Forget it
86	You’re finished
890	Leave me alone
909090	No, no, no
90210	Watta snob
9043	Relax
922	Let’s try something new
93	Grow up
937	Never
9500	Friends
961	Let’s try again
966	We can talk
9876	I’m serious
99	Nighty Night
9955	Don’t do it again

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Beeper Codes List for Emotions & Feelings

This table contains codes that express specific emotions, such as love, anger, happiness, or sadness.

Code	Definition
0*0	Roh-Roh!
0100	I’m tired
00	Airhead
010	Plans changed; I’m tired/flaking
0101	I’m tired
020202	Just thinking of you
0404	I will always love you
0563	Please don’t leave me
060	You are fine
07	Just kidding
07	I salute you
07700	Ha ha ha!
080808	Kisses and hugs
1	You’re the one; You the man
10	You’re perfect
10000001	Miss you
1038	Can’t stop loving you
1052	LOVE!!!
1078	I miss the old us
11	You’re perfect
11111111	Congratulations!
116	I’m in trouble
119	I’m in trouble
123	I miss you
124	I’m dreaming of you
125	I’m bored
13	I’m having a bad day
135	You wish
13579	This is weird
141	I’m with you
1423	I want to die
143	I love you
1432	I love you too
1432222222	I love you so much
1437	I love you forever
1443	I don’t love you
1444	I hate this life
1463	I miss the old you
153	I hate you
1543	I still love you
155	I wanna go to sleep
171	Mad
1776	You’re sickening
180	I love you
187	You’re dead/I hate you
197	I’m pissed off
246	I’m pissed off
20-20-20	Sorry
214	Happy Valentine’s Day
2222	I’m sleepy
224	2 good 4 you
23	Te Amo
243	We love you
29	You suck
305	I love you back
310	I’m thinking about you
315	I miss you
320-	Wish you were here
325	Hope you’re feeling better
330	You are incredible
333	Love
335	Your crazy
360	I love you back
3620	Sorry I lied
365	I’m blowing you a kiss
375	Don’t ever change
380	Your last page has me smiling
3999	You hurt me
4040	I hate you
406	Hugs and kisses
412	Please stay with me
414141	Sorry to bother you
4200	Losing feelings for you
430	You did it….bravo
434	Feel Better
434	Hope you feel better
436	Hugs and kisses
440	Hey clown, cheer up
444	I Want Love
444	Thinking of you
450	Who pulled you chain?
470	I’m with you thru thick and thin
475	Long time no harass, hehe
490	You’re in loony land
5150	Crazy
522	Think of me
5391	So, we are strangers again?
54321	I’m ready to explode
555	I want your sex
5555	I miss your voice
5900	I’m sick
5971	I feel better
60*60	I’m very happy
603	Hope your feeling better
606	Bitch
607	I miss you
609	I’m mad at you
611	I’m sorry
612	Thinking about you
6302	I’m starting to like you
637	Always and forever
643	Always true you
66	I’m mad
67	Always and Forever
6771	Good friend/friends
70	I’m sad/depressed
757	I miss my baby
77	Friends forever
7942	From your friend
8081	I had a bad time
815	I’ll be good
823	Thinking of you
831	I love you
881	I forgive you
9*09	I have good news
929	Forgive me
944*4	Are you thinking of me
9*52	I screwed up
90	You’re beautiful
909192	I had a great time
910	Sorry I hurt you
920	Cheer up
921	I do care
9339	Some other time
9444	Are you thinking of me?
9449	Please be good
95507	Your loss
966	Bad news
968	I’m all yours
9779	Mmmmmm
98*6	Hope you’re feeling better
9810	I’m bored
9944100	I’m almost totally completely bored
9922	You don’t care
9993	I’m OK

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Action & Status Beeper Codes

This table is for codes that indicate what a person is doing, where they are, or their current situation.

Code	Definition
017812	Oh you ate one too
000	I’m online/I will be online
0001000	I’m alone right now
0049	Accident; Something wrong
011	Monday
016	Plans changed
020	Plans changed
022	Tuesday
024	Going to the beach
033	Wednesday
044	Thursday
05*05	Margaritas
055	Friday
066	Saturday
077	Sunday
0909	It’s off, canceled
1*00	I’m on the phone with my significant other
1*8	I ate
1*800	I’m free – no plans tonight
10*2	You’ve got 10 minutes
10*4	Is everything OK?
100	Come back
100200300	I can’t see you anymore
10000	Lets go for a swim
1023	It’s over
104	Come over
107	Come back
108	Come over
112233	At the club
120	Leave
1250	Me too
1259	Me too
1300	Going out
1492	Let’s go sailing
151-	Want to join me?
157	Keep in touch
1701	Live long and prosper
177117	Minutes
178	I’ll call you back later
180	Yesterday
183	I’m busy
1925	Let’s go out
195	See you tonight
2*2	Let’s dance
200	Tonight
201	Cancel previous page
2010	Later
202	Don’t meet me
203	And
203	Get off the phone
204	I’m/Everything OK
205	I’m on my way home
209	On my way
21	Let’s have a drink
210	Got your page…I understand
214	Received your message
215	Running late
22	Be good
234	Just for today
235	Problem has been handled
24	I’m Home
24*7	24 hours, 7 days a week
240	Tomorrow
244	My baby
245	I’m/everything is ok
255	I’m at a payphone, hurry
260	It’s late, please hurry
265	Check your e-mail
280	Today
285	Stay away for awhile
288	Today
288	But
290	I’m without my pager today
315	But
323	Let Me Hit
3293	Can’t wait
332211	Movies
340	I owe you one
342	See you later
345987	I’m horny
411	Call for info
420	It’s that time!
420	You’re in trouble, buddy!
423	Call me now
424	Call me back
425	Call me later
426	Call me tonight
428	Call me whenever
428	Call me tomorrow
438	Going to the beach
445	Ditto to your last page
455	Don’t make me come get you
460	Mind your own buisness
4678	Let’s stay home
477	Best friends forever
478	Just you and me
480	Let me know
485	A quick howdy to you
500	Beep me
5020	So what
52	Hurry
525	Going to the party
555	Call me
6167	I am going to lunch
62180	I’m grounded
629	Calling from payphone
630	Calling from cellphone
66	Let’s hit the road
660	You better be ready
666	Can’t go out
668	Not
710	I’m out of gas
747	Let’s fly
789	Going to the mall
801	I’m going over
811	Not a emergency, but important
82	Freak Me
82	Hurry
825	Anytime
864	I’m home
8642	I’m gonna get even with you
87	You’re late; I’m late
8800	I’ll call you later
9*5	It’s quitting time
906	I’m on my way
909	I am at work
9090-	Go! Go!; Get a move on!
911	Emergency
911	This is big!; This is an emergency, call me now
966	Bad news
971	I had to go…
972	I’m ready
9908	Can’t talk now

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Questions & Requests Codes for Beepers

This table is specifically for codes that are asking a question or making a request.

Code	Definition
071	I need a favor
000	Time; What time is it?
0000000	Bronx cheer
001122	I don’t know
00-88-00	Call me later
009	Going to a movie, wanna come?
0099	Going out, wanna come?
0242	Hey lover!
074	I need a favor
0741	I need a favor
0747	I need a favor
090909	Let’s talk
099	I’ve got something to tell you
0990	Too late to call
0998	I have a question
10*20	Where are you?
10*4	Is everything OK?
101	I’ve got an easy question
121	I need to talk to you alone
122	I want/need you?
122223	Is anyone still here?
193	Miss Me?
193	Do you miss me?
220	Why haven’t you called
221	Where are you?
222	Your busted!; Are you busted?
237	Are you alone?
27	Need you
288	When will I see you again?
300	Guess who?
301	Is this a bad time to call?
321	Please reply
333	Whats up?; How are you?
341	I like you
346	Come back please
372	What are you doing?
41	Call me
411	I need info/I have a question
41526	Let’s talk
419	I don’t understand
5*0	Are you booked?
5280	Be mine
533	Where are you?
555	Call me
612	Thinking about you
620	I dont know
722	Don’t beep me
7537	I know you don’t like me
7741	Call me
8198	How about dinner?
8255	Get your butt over here now
8282	Hurry up
838	I know it’s you
8431	I can’t wait to see you
8558	Waiting for your call
86*0	Are you mad?
883	Beep me now
9428	What do you want to do?
943	Where are you?
9437	Liar
9438	Where?
949	Why?
966	Bad news

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Specific References Beeper Codes

This table is for codes that reference pop culture or other well-known phrases.

Code	Definition
017812	Oh you ate one too
007	I’ve got a secret
010101	Don’t have a cow!
10000	Lets go for a swim
1701	Live long and prosper
23	Te Amo
26	Te Quiero
66	Let’s hit the road
831	I love you

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Special Numerical Sequences Beeper Codes

This is a small collection of codes that are either simple number sequences or don’t clearly fit into a single category.

Code	Definition
0000000	Bronx cheer
001122	I don’t know
00-88-00	Call me later
01210	I’m confused
040404	Happy Holidays
12*25	Merry Christmas
121212	Happy Birthday!
2001	You’re way out there
6*9999999-	Get in line
82	Freak Me

Top Tips for Mastering Beeper Codes

1. Create a Personal Code Directory
Your most important tool is a handwritten list of codes for the people you page most. Write down their names and their personal ID numbers. Keep this list right next to your phone. This prevents frantic searching and ensures you never forget a code when sending a time-sensitive message.

2. Always Lead with Your Own Code
This is the golden rule. The first numbers you enter must always be your personal ID code. This instantly tells the recipient who the message is from, providing crucial context before they even decode the rest. Without it, they are left guessing who sent the “911” or “143.”

3. Plan Your Message Before You Dial
Do not call the pager number and then figure out your message. Write out the full sentence you want to send. Then, translate it into codes on paper. Paging services often had a short time limit to enter your message after the beep. Preparation prevents mistakes and missed calls.

4. Use the Star Key Correctly for Separation
The star (*) key is essential for making your message readable. Use it to separate every distinct code in your sequence. This turns a long string of numbers into clear, individual packets of meaning that are easy to decode.

• Correct: 12*207*322*509*
• Incorrect: 12207322509

5. Enter Phone Numbers as a Single String
When sending a phone number, never use the star key or dashes. Input all ten digits as one continuous number. Using separators will break the number into parts, making it look like unrelated codes and confusing the recipient.

• Correct: 5558675309
• Incorrect: 555-867-5309 or 555*867*5309

Coding Examples from the Reference:

Your Assigned Code: 12

• Message: “You left your wallet.”
  • Code to Enter: 12*109*430
  • (Your Code – Forgot/Left Behind – Wallet/Purse)
• Message: “I am running late, stuck in traffic.”
  • Code to Enter: 12*215*216
  • (Your Code – Running Late – Stuck in Traffic)
• Message: “Pick up John (his code is 14) at the soccer game in 2 hours.”
  • Code to Enter: 12*117*14*328*2*505
  • (Your Code – Pick Up – John’s Code – Sport Activity – 2 – Hours)

10 Fun Facts About Beeper Codes:

10 fascinating facts about beeper codes, highlighting their cultural impact, life-saving role, and quirky history:

1. Life-Saving Role in Healthcare: Pagers remain critical in hospitals today because they operate on reliable dedicated networks that rarely fail, unlike cell signals which can drop during power outages or network congestion. This reliability allows doctors to receive urgent codes like 911 (emergency callback) instantly, ensuring rapid response in life-or-death situations .
2. Upside-Down Creativity: Many codes leveraged the “calculator language” where numbers resembled letters when flipped. For example, 07734 spelled “HELLO” (0=O, 7=L, 7=L, 3=E, 4=H), and 55378008 flipped to spell “BOOBLESS” for playful teasing. This creative encoding became a hallmark of 90s teen communication .
3. The Universal “I Love You”: 143 became the most iconic beeper code globally because it represented the number of letters in each word: “I” (1 letter), “love” (4 letters), “you” (3 letters). Its simplicity and emotional resonance made it a cultural touchstone, even referenced in pop music and films .
4. Emergency Codes Beyond 911: While 911 was widely used, other numeric sequences also signaled urgency. 811 meant “not quite an emergency, but pretty important,” and 119 signaled “I’m in trouble,” allowing users to discreetly call for help without alarming bystanders .
5. School Bans and Drug Associations: In the mid-90s, many schools banned pagers due to associations with drug culture. Certain codes, like 420 (marijuana reference) and 425 (“call me later about drugs”), were often used in illicit activities, prompting crackdowns despite most teens using them innocently .
6. Unexpected Use in Birdwatching: Pagers found a niche in birdwatching communities. Rare bird sightings were broadcast via numeric codes (e.g., 6000*843 for “goodbye” if the bird left) to networks of enthusiasts, leveraging the devices’ instant reliability in remote areas where cell service was spotty .
7. Marriage Proposals via Beeper: Some users took romance to the next level by sending 143 followed by 15243 (“be with me”) and 607 (“I miss you”) to propose marriage. There are anecdotes of couples who decided to marry after exchanging these coded sequences .
8. Secret Anti-Parent Codes: Teens developed codes to evade parental oversight. 143*182*121 translated to “I love you, I hate you, we need to talk,” allowing them to argue or make plans discreetly. Similarly, 182 (“I hate you”) was used during spats without parents understanding .
9. Pager Code Alphabet for Full Messages: For complex messages, users spelled words using a numeric alphabet. For example, 1*177155*400 meant “I miss you” (1=I, 177=M, 155=SS, 400=YOU). This system required memorization but enabled near-full conversations .
10. Pagers in Pop Culture and Espionage: The TV show Dexter: Original Sin (set in the 90s) featured pager codes like 187 (“you’re dead”) used by vigilantes. In real life, law enforcement sometimes monitored codes like 500 (“beep me”) to track criminal activity, showing their dual role in fiction and reality .

Beeper codes were more than a fad; they were a innovative communication system that saved lives, fueled romance, and even aided hobbies. Their legacy persists in modern shorthand (like “143” in texts) and niche uses where reliability trumps modernity.

FAQs: What Beeper Code are you looking for?

What does 823 mean on a pager?

823 means “Thinking of You,” a friendly and affectionate message.

What is the secret code 607?
607 is a classic pager code that means “I Miss You.”

What is 143 beeper code?
143 is one of the most famous beeper codes and it means “I Love You,” based on the number of letters in each word.

What does 333 mean on a pager?
333 is often used to send a hug, as the numbers can look like embracing arms.

Does 607 mean I miss you?
Yes, 607 universally means “I Miss You” in pager code language.

What does 15243 mean in love?
15243 translates to “I want to be with you” or “Be with me.”

What does 224 mean in secret code?
224 typically means “Today, Tomorrow, Forever,” expressing lasting love or friendship.

What is the meaning of 124?
124 means “I am with you anytime,” offering constant support.

What does 121 mean in secret code?
121 means “I need to talk to you alone,” a request for a private conversation.

What did 123 mean on a beeper?
123 was a simple code for “Let’s go” or “I’m on my way.”

When a girl says 143?
When a girl sends 143, she is saying “I Love You.”

What does 637 mean on a pager?
637 means “Always and Forever,” a promise of enduring love.

What’s the meaning of 831 😂 💕 in texting?
831 means “I Love You” (8 letters, 3 words, 1 meaning), often used with those emojis for emphasis.

What does 520 mean?
520 is a code of Chinese origin that means “I Love You” (based on the sound of the numbers).

What does 227 mean?
227 can mean “I love you today and forever.”

What is 9080 meaning?
9080 is not a standard pager code; it may be a personal or newer slang not from the original 90s era.

What does 1050 mean in love?
1050 is not a traditional love code; it could be a personal or misremembered number.

What is the meaning of 1007?
1007 is not a widely recognized classic pager code.

What does 607 mean on a pager?
607 means “I Miss You.”

What does 823 637 mean?
823 637 together would mean “Thinking of You, Always and Forever.”

What does the secret code 280 mean?
280 means “You are so fine” or “You are fine.”

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