Gaming
glhf
What does glhf mean?
Stands for 'good luck, have fun', typed at the beginning of a match as a sign of good sportsmanship. The polite opening handshake of competitive gaming.
"We all typed glhf before the round, then went to war."
Origin
Esports and online-gaming acronym for 'good luck, have fun', standard since the StarCraft and competitive RTS era of the late 1990s and 2000s. The sportsmanlike counterpart to 'gg' at the end.
Frequently asked questions
What does glhf mean?
It stands for 'good luck, have fun' and is typed at the start of a match as a sign of good sportsmanship.
When do you say glhf?
At the beginning of a game, the way 'gg' is said at the end.
Is glhf always sincere?
Usually yes, but it can be typed sarcastically when one side knows they're about to dominate.
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