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Physical damage. To "do a number" in an aggressive situation frequently implies hurting someone, usually a particular body part. For example a number is used in the phrases "I'm going to pop you one" and "a quick one-two" (in boxing).

Rough him up a little, then do a number on his face.

A term for a joint.

Light that number, geez, I'm dyin for a toke.

Short form for "phone number."

Joe: So what happened with you and that girl at the bar? Sammy: I got her number! Joe: Sweet, you'll be banging her in no time!

1. slang term for a woman

She's a saucy little number isn't she?

The number of people one has had sex with.

Bill just broke up with his girlfriend and wanted to hook up with me, but I said no because I'm trying to keep my number down.

The act of taking cocaine and rubbing it on one's gums for the analgesic effect.

After I blew the line, I cleaned the plate and took a number.

A count of individuals that is not difinitively defined.

the number of people dying is increasing.