IHT

What Does IHT Mean in a Text?

IHT means "I Hate This." The abbreviation IHT is typically used to refer to an intense dislike of something, usually an event that is taking place at that particular moment (e.g., a trip to the dentist, an exam, having a difficult conversation with someone).

IHT can also mean "I'd Hit That." In this case, IHT is used when someone sees an attractive person they'd like to H/U (Hook Up) with.

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When I write IHT, I mean this:

meaning of IHT

After shouting at each other, this couple may well both reflect on what has happened and say IHT.

Summary of Key Points

"I Hate This" is the most common definition for IHT on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
IHT
Definition:I Hate This
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 4
4: Difficult to guess
Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Examples of IHT in Sentences

Here are examples of IHT being used in conversations:
  • Nurse: Okay, it's time to see the dentist.
  • Patient: I'm so nervous. IHT.
  • Husband: We're always arguing. It makes me so unhappy.
  • Wife: Me too. IHT. Let's try to be nicer to each other.

An Academic Look at IHT

IHT is an initialism abbreviation. Technically, this means it is pronounced using its individual letters (i.e., Eye Aitch Tee), but as this is harder to say than "I Hate This," it is not often uttered using its letters. In other words, the abbreviation IHT is used for efficiency in writing and not efficiency in speech.

IHT is typically used as a standalone declarative sentence (i.e., a statement). In other words, it is not normally used as another part of speech within a wider sentence.

What Did We Say before Texting and Social Media?

Before the digital era, we might have said something like "I really don't like this" instead of IHT.

Example of IHT Used in a Text

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