FHS

What Does FHS Mean in a Text?

The Quick Answer

FHS means "For Heaven's Sake."

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The abbreviation FHS is used as an exclamation of annoyance, frustration or exasperation. Abbreviations with similar meanings to FHS include FCS (For Christ's Sake) and FGS (For God's Sake). All of these exclamations have religious connotations. To express the same emotion without religious inference, you could use FCOL (For Crying Out Loud).

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When I write FHS, I mean this:

FHS shows exasperation or annoyance at someone or something.

Summary of Key Points

"For Heaven's Sake" is, by far, the most common meaning for FHS when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)

FHS
Definition:	For Heaven's Sake
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	3: Guessable
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Examples of FHS in Sentences

Here are examples of FHS in conversations:

Tim: Can I have your picture so I can show Santa what I want for Christmas?
Sophie: FHS! I've told you so many times! No, I'm married!

Amanda: Oh no! I've forgotten my passport.
Nick: FHS! You've had weeks to get ready for this holiday!

An Academic Look at FHS

FHS is an interjection. An interjection is not grammatically related to any other part of the sentence. It is included in a sentence (usually at the start) to express a sentiment such as surprise, disgust, joy, excitement, annoyance or enthusiasm. In formal writing, interjections are often offset from the surrounding words with commas. For example: