HAGE

What Does HAGE Mean in a Text?

The Quick Answer

HAGE means "Have A Good Evening."

More Observations...

The abbreviation HAGE is typically used at the end of a text-based conversation taking place after 6:00 pm, as a way of wishing the recipient all the best for the rest of the day. HAGE is a variation of H& ("Have A Nice Day"), an expression commonly used in the US to conclude a conversation. Since "Have A Nice Day" is often used by service employees to customers at the end of a transaction, its usage has resulted in the phrase developing a cultural connotation of impersonality and lack of interest. "Have A Good Evening" may be considered less cliched and slightly more formal.

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When I write HAGE, I mean this:

HAGE is a way of saying "goodbye" to someone late in the day.

Summary of Key Points

"Have a Good Evening" is, by far, the most common meaning for HAGE when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)

HAGE
Definition:	Have a Good Evening
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Examples of HAGE in Sentences

Here are examples of HAGE in conversations:

Gillian: My new boyfriend is picking me up at 7pm.
Amanda: How exciting, HAGE and you can tell me all about it tomorrow.

Tony: Thank you for a lovely meal.
Jordan: No problem, safe journey home. HAGE.

An Academic Look at HAGE

HAGE is a salutation i.e., a gesture in recognition of someone's arrival or departure. In this instance, HAGE would be used to close or sign-off from a conversation.