HBD

Texting & Internet Slang abbreviation · Texting and Chat

HBD
Stands forHappy birthday
CategoriesTexting & Internet Slang

HBD stands for Happy birthday, a texting and chat abbreviation.

Short birthday wish on social media, in texts and in group chats, often accompanied by emojis, a cake GIF or a throwback photo of the birthday person.

Example: Hbd to the best sister ever, dinner's on me tonight!

Usage notes

Popular on Facebook timelines and Instagram stories. Some people find a bare "hbd" low-effort compared with a full message, especially from close friends. Acceptable in a casual work channel, though a spelled-out wish feels warmer.

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  • GTG – Got to go
  • GTK – Good to know
  • HAGD – Have a good day
  • HAGS – Have a great summer
  • HAND – Have a nice day
  • HBU – How about you?
  • HMB – Hit me back
  • HMU – Hit me up
  • HNY – Happy New Year
  • HRU – How are you?
  • HTH – Hope this helps

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