What Does HTHFYS Mean in a Text?
The Quick Answer
HTHFYS means "Hope To Hear From You Soon."More Observations...
It is usually used to sign off a conversation. When written in full, "Hope To Hear From You Soon" is a fairly formal way of ending a correspondence (e.g., a letter or an email). However, when the abbreviation is used, it is far less formal. It is typically used as a sign-off between friends.Image for HTHFYS
When I write HTHFYS, I mean this:
![meaning of HTHFYS](../IMT_images/HTHFYS_definition.jpg)
HTHFYS (Hope to hear from you soon) is typically used to sign off a conversation.
Summary of Key Points
"Hope To Hear from You Soon" is, by far, the most common meaning for HTHFYS when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)HTHFYS | |
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Definition: | Hope To Hear from You Soon |
Type: | Abbreviation |
Guessability: | ![]() 4: Difficult to guess |
Typical Users: | ![]() Adults and Teenagers |
Examples of HTHFYS in Sentences
Here are examples of HTHFYS in conversations:- Tony: Good luck with the trip. HTHFYS.
- Jordan: Don't worry. I'll be fine.
- Tony: I can't stop thinking about you. HTHFYS.
- Jordan: DIDDO.
An Academic Look at HTHFYS
HTHFYS is used as a standalone declarative sentence (i.e., a statement). In other words, it is not used as another part of speech within a wider sentence. Of note, as it is pronounced using its individual letters (i.e., "Aitch Tee Aitch Eff Wye Ess"), HTHFYS is classified as an initialism abbreviation. Initialisms are different to acronyms, which are spoken like words.Example of HTHFYS Used in a Text
HTHFYS
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