HMB

Texting & Internet Slang abbreviation · Texting and Chat

HMB
Stands forHit me back
CategoriesTexting & Internet Slang

HMB stands for Hit me back, a texting and chat abbreviation.

Asks someone to reply or call back when they can, as in "busy now, hmb later." Rooted in hip-hop and African American slang for getting back in touch.

Example: In a meeting till 3, hmb after that and we'll sort out dinner.

Usage notes

A close cousin of HMU (hit me up), which invites first contact, while HMB asks for a reply to an existing conversation. Popular among millennials and Gen Z. Too casual for professional messages.

More texting and chat abbreviations

  • GTK – Good to know
  • HAGD – Have a good day
  • HAGS – Have a great summer
  • HAND – Have a nice day
  • HBD – Happy birthday
  • HBU – How about you?
  • HMU – Hit me up
  • HNY – Happy New Year
  • HRU – How are you?
  • HTH – Hope this helps
  • HW – Homework
  • IC – I see

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