44

What does 44 mean?

’44’ is slang for President Barack Obama

In social media circles, ’44’ is a popular term used to denote President Barack Obama, who held the position of the 44th President of the United States. This shorthand became popular during his time in the office, between 2009 and 2017, coinciding with the rise of social media platforms like Twitter.

The use of ’44’ as a substitute for Obama’s name is a convenient way to save space or time, especially considering Twitter’s character limit. It also offers an alternative for those who may find repeatedly typing or saying ‘Obama’ tiresome.

This trend of referring to presidents by their numerical order didn’t stop with Obama. The 45th President, Donald Trump, is often referred to as ’45’, and the 46th President, Joe Biden, as ’46’. These terms are now commonly used across various social media platforms.

Example for using ’44’ in a conversation

Hey, did you see the latest tweet from 44?

Yeah, I saw it! He always has something interesting to say.

I know, right? 44 is such a cool president!

Definitely! I’m gonna miss him when his term ends.