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You’re messaging a pal over Snapchat and see them send “HY” in response to a question—but what does that mean? We’ve got the answer for you! HY is a popular slang term, especially on Snapchat, but it’s also used in text messages and on other social media platforms (like TikTok and Twitter). It commonly means “Hell yeah!” or “Heck yeah!” and is often used between friends. Read on to learn more about this lively acronym, including the best ways to use it and reply to it.
Things You Should Know
- HY primarily means “Hell yeah,” “Hell yes,” or alternatively “Heck yeah” if you prefer not to swear. Regardless, this acronym conveys enthusiastic affirmation.
- Use HY to say “Yes” to someone and show them that you’re super excited about your answer. Otherwise, use HY to agree with someone’s opinion.
- HY is synonymous with terms like “Awesome,” “For sure,” “Yasss,” and “Definitely” (or, to use its abbreviated version, “Defs!”
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