HANL

What Does HANL Mean in a Text?

HANL (Have A Nice Life) is used to say "goodbye forever." It can carry the following connotations:

• Our business is done, and I never want to see you again.
• I have deliberately messed up your life, and I never want to see you again.
• Our paths are unlikely to cross again, so goodbye forever.

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When I write HANL, I mean this:

HANL can carry a positive or negative sentiment. It depends on context.

Summary of Key Points

"Have a Nice Life" is the most common definition for HANL on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.

HANL
Definition:	Have a Nice Life
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	3: Guessable
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Examples of HANL in Sentences

Here are examples of HANL being used in conversations:

• Charlie: The head gasket has gone on the car you sold me.
• Jordan: It was "sold as seen, mate." HANL.
(Here, HANL carries the connotation "our business is done.")

• I've deleted all your files and poured coffee inside your PC HANL.
(Here, HANL carries the connotation "I have messed up your life.")

• Good luck in Australia HANL.
(Here, HANL carries the connotation "Our paths are unlikely to cross again.")

An Academic Look at HANL

HANL is used as a standalone declarative sentence with a meaning similar to "I wish you a nice life."

Of note, HANL is an initialism abbreviation. This means it is pronounced using its individual letters (i.e., Aich Ay En Ell). (Initialisms contrast with acronyms, which are spoken like words.)

What Did We Say before Texting and Social Media?

Before the digital era, we might have said something like "good riddance" (negative) or "God's speed" (positive) instead of HANL. 

Example of HANL Used in a Text

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