HRU

Texting & Internet Slang abbreviation · Texting and Chat

HRU
Stands forHow are you?
CategoriesTexting & Internet Slang

HRU stands for How are you?, a texting and chat abbreviation.

Casual greeting in texts, chats and on dating apps, usually answered with "good, hbu?" It works as a friendly opener rather than a serious question about well-being.

Example: Hey stranger, hru? Been ages since we talked!

Usage notes

Common among teenagers and young adults. Friendly and low-key, though some readers find it lazy as a first message. A related form, "hyd," asks "how you doing?" Spell out the question in emails to anyone outside your circle of friends.

More texting and chat abbreviations

  • HAND – Have a nice day
  • HBD – Happy birthday
  • HBU – How about you?
  • HMB – Hit me back
  • HMU – Hit me up
  • HNY – Happy New Year
  • HTH – Hope this helps
  • HW – Homework
  • IC – I see
  • IDC – I don't care
  • IDEK – I don't even know
  • IDGAF – I don't give a f***

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