noun Uncommon

het

heht

Het (noun) means informal slang for a heterosexual person. Example: “The club welcomes everyone, gay, het, or otherwise.”

noun

Informal slang for a heterosexual person.

"The club welcomes everyone, gay, het, or otherwise."

adj

Heterosexual; also used informally to mean "heated up" or "annoyed."

"He got pretty het up about the referee's decision."

How to use het

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishInformal shorthand for "heterosexual"; also used in the phrase "het up," meaning agitated.

Common pairings

het up a het couple

Word forms

more het comparative, more het comparative, hets plural, most het superlative, most het superlative

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Etymology

A clipped form of "heterosexual."

Rhymes for het

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Frequently asked questions

What does “het” mean?

The word “het” means informal slang for a heterosexual person. In plain terms, informal shorthand for "heterosexual"; also used in the phrase "het up," meaning agitated.

How do you pronounce “het”?

“Het” is pronounced heht (/hɛt/ in IPA).

How do you use “het” in a sentence?

Here is “het” used in a sentence: “The club welcomes everyone, gay, het, or otherwise.”

What part of speech is “het”?

Depending on how it is used, “het” can be a noun and an adjective.

Is “het” a common word?

“Het” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “het” have?

“Het” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: informal slang for a heterosexual person.