LHK

What Does LHK Mean?

LHK means "Love, Hugs and Kisses." The abbreviation LHK is an affectionate, informal way of signing off a conversation. It would be used between close friends, but never in a business or formal situation.

Of note, LHK was also an abbreviation of the Light-house Keepers, an Australian rock band formed in 1981.

Summary of Key Points

"Love, Hugs and Kisses" is the most common definition for LHK on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
LHK
Definition:Love, Hugs and Kisses
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:
3: Guessable
Typical Users:
Adults and Teenagers

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When I write LHK, I mean this:

meaning of LHK
LHK is usually used as an affectionate postamble to a message.

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Examples of LHK in Sentences

Here are examples of LHK being used in conversations:
  • Martin: You're the best friend ever for doing all the driving tonight.
  • Lynette: Your turn next time! See you later. LHK.
  • Saul: I'm so fed up after being dumped again.
  • Rachel: There's someone out there for you so don't give up. I think you're great. LHK.

An Academic Look at LHK

As it is pronounced using its individual letters (i.e., "Ell Aich Kay"), LHK is classified as an initialism abbreviation. Initialisms are different to acronyms, which are spoken like words.

What Did We Say before Texting and Social Media?

Before the digital era, we might have said something like "lots of love" instead of LHK.

Example of LHK Used in a Text

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See Also

<333 (lots of love) AML (all my love) ({)(}) (two people hugging) H (hug) HAK (hugs and kisses) HB (hug back) HNK (hugs and kisses) LDH (long distance hug) XO (hugs & kisses)