H&

What Does H& Mean?

The Quick Answer

H& means "Hand" and "Have A Nice Day."

Hand

H& is an "internet slang term" used a straightforward abbreviation of the word "Hand" (as in the appendage with five fingers and "to lend a hand" (i.e., "To help out")).

Have A Nice Day

H& is also used with the meaning "Have A Nice Day." In this context, H& is typically used at the end of a conversation as a way of wishing the recipient all the best for the rest of the day. "Have A Nice Day" is an expression commonly used in the US to conclude a conversation. Since it 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 Nice Day" is also abbreviated as HAND.

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When I write H&, I mean this:

H& also means "Hand."

Summary of Key Points

First Definition of H&

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

H&
Definition:	HAND
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Second Definition of H&

"Have a Nice Day" is another common definition for H&.

H&
Definition:	Have a Nice Day
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Examples of H& in Sentences

Here are examples of H& in conversations:

• Jo: Can you give me a H& with my homework?
• Sam: Can you give me a H& with my bank balance?
(Here, H& means "Hand.")

• Boss: I will be back at 7. Make sure you have that report on my desk by then.
• Underling: Yes ,sir. Of course, sir. H&, sir.
(Here, H& means "Have a Nice Day.")

• Customer: I have never had to wait so long for service in my life! This place is a disgrace.
• Waiter: Thank you ma'am. H&.
(Here, H& means "Have a Nice Day.")

An Academic Look at H&

Whether used with the meaning "Hand" or "Have a Nice Day," H& is defined as an internet slang term because some of its characters are used as substitutes for letters. Most "slang terms" were introduced to reduce the number of key strokes required to write the word, but since the arrival of predictive texting and keyboards on mobile devices, this efficiency is no longer required. Nevertheless, "slang terms" are still regularly used to make messages more entertaining or to express individuality. "Slang terms" differ from emoticons because they are not pictorial representations.

What Did We Say before Texting and Social Media?

Before the digital era, we would have just said "Hand" or "Have A Nice Day" instead of using H&.

Example of H& Used in a Text

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