What Does HRU Mean in Texting

When you see HRU in a text message, HRU stands for “How Are You”.

 

What type of word is HRU?

HRU is an abbreviation because HRU represents a shortened version of How Are You.

  • H = How
  • R = Are
  • U = You

Read on to find out when to use HRU in text messages and who uses it.  You can also learn whether you will get in trouble using HRU in a conversation.

 

Do you know what HRU means when you see it in a text?

The easiest way to understand when to use HRU in a text message is to see a few examples:

Text Example 1:

Hey HRU?

 

Translation:

Hey How Are You?

 

 

Text Example 2:

Hi HRU?

 

Translation:

Hi How Are You?

 

 

When to Use HRU in a text message?

Use HRU when you want to start a conversation.  HRU is a polite way to initiate a conversation with someone.

 

 

 

Is HRU offensive to Use?

No, using HRU won’t offend anyone unless they don’t understand what you mean.

 

Who Uses TW?

HRU is most often used by young adults and teenagers on text message.

 

Common Places to see TW

  • Text messages
  • Instagram
  • Snapchat
  • TikTok

 

 

Does HRU have a different meaning on Social Media?

Maybe.  HRU is most often used when two people are communicating.  HRU is less likely to be used when talking with larger groups of people.

 

 

Are there any other meanings for HRU?

No, How are you is the most common meaning of HRU.

 

 

Alternatives to HRU?

  • HBU – How about you
  • HIG – How goes it
  • HAY – How are you

 

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