What does HY mean on Snapchat?

Kawter Abed
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‘HY’ is a term commonly used across a number of different social media apps, including Snapchat, TikTok, Instagram, and many more. Here’s everything to know about what it means.

Snapchat is one of the most popular ways for users to connect with their friends, with a number of different features on the platform making it easy to send each other a range of content.

As with any other social media platform, there is a wide range of different vocabulary terms that are used on the instant messaging app, whether that’s in stories, or direct messages.

Since Snapchat is continuing to grow in popularity, it’s important to be up-to-date with the app lingo to gain the maximum experience.

The acronym ‘HY’ is a popular term on the app, with many users wondering what it means. If you’ve seen someone use it but you’re not quite sure of the meaning, here’s what you need to know.

What HY means on Snapchat

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On social media, HY usually stands for ‘Hell Yes’ or ‘Hell Yeah.’ It is a straightforward expression and means exactly what it says.

HY indicates excitement and affirmation, and it’s often used as a response to a question. For example, if someone asks you “are you ready for the party tonight?” you could simply reply with “HY!” This would mean that you are ready, and you’re very excited about it.

The acronym can be found in text messages and DMs on apps like Snapchat, Instagram, WhatsApp, and more. However, it’s most commonly used on Snapchat, where there are several stickers and GIFs you can send to someone to better represent the sentiment.

If you want to learn more about how to use Snapchat, you can check out some of our other guides here:

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About The Author

Kawter Abed is a London-based Entertainment Writer at Dexerto. She covers celebrity and reality TV news, and the latest viral TikTok trends. Kawter has a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Media, and a Master’s in International Journalism. When she's not covering celebrities and TikTok stories, she enjoys reading, binging shows on Netflix, and playing nostalgic Nintendo games. You can contact her at kawter.abed@dexerto.com