/HYP
What Does /HYP Mean?
/HYP means "Hyperbole."/HYP (usually typed /hyp) is a tone indicator, used to indicate that the sender is exaggerating or believes that the recipient is exaggerating.
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When I write /HYP, I mean this:
"Hyperbole"
Summary of Key Points
"Hyperbole" is the most common definition for /HYP on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.| /HYP | |
|---|---|
| Definition: | Hyperbole |
| Type: | Internet Slang Term |
| Guessability: |  3: Guessable |
| Typical Users: |  Adults and Teenagers |
Example of /HYP Used in a Text
/HYP
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/G (genuine) /GEN (genuine question) /HJ (half-joking) /LH (lighthearted) /LI (literally) /LU (little upset) /NEG (negative connotation) /NEU (neutral) /NX (non-sexual intent) /P (platonic) /PC (positive connotation) /POS (positive connotation) /R (romantic) /RH (rhetorical question) /RT (rhetorical question) /SRS (serious, seriously) /TH (threat) /X (sexual intent)Quiz
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