Definition

The ultimate answer to life, the universe, and everything, according to Douglas Adams' "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy." A nerd culture cornerstone that's been dropped into conversations for decades whenever someone asks an impossible question or you just want to sound mysteriously philosophical.

Example Usage

"What's the meaning of life?" "42, obviously." "That doesn't help." "Exactly."

Source: Urban Dictionary (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=42&defid=15501019)

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