Acronyms dictionary
hmu
or HMU
What does hmu mean?
Hmu is an abbreviation for the phrase “hit me up.” It’s a request for social invitation, often posted online to announce that you’re looking for something to do and to encourage others to reach out to you. In a one-on-one exchange, it’s an invitation for continued contact, meaning “text me” or “call me” or simply “let’s talk again.”
Hmu can also stand for “hook me up,” which is typically a request to be connected with someone or something in which you have interest.
Finally, hmu can stand for “hold my unicorn,” an internet meme that originated as a joke about the various possibilities of what hmu could stand for.
Where does hmu come from?
Examples of hmu
#noplans #hmu #findmeontinder”
Who uses hmu?
Hmu is often expressed over text messaging or online, and can be either a request, e.g., “Will you hmu if something happens?” or a demand, e.g., “Hmu if anything is going on.” As a common abbreviation, it’s considered casual, and can appear in contexts like romance, friendship, or after a successful meeting online.
As a meme, “hold my unicorn” is flexible and can be used either in a response or as a single post as a playful jab at the increasingly common use of abbreviations in language.
Note
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