abbreviation
HMU
aitch-em-YOO
HMU (abbreviation) means used in messages and online posts to invite someone to contact you, usually about meeting up or making plans. Example: “Free all weekend, hmu if you fancy the cinema.”
abbreviation
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informal, texting Used in messages and online posts to invite someone to contact you, usually about meeting up or making plans.
"Free all weekend, hmu if you fancy the cinema."
"Selling my old bike, HMU for pics."
How to use HMU
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishText me.
When to use it
Very informal. Fine in texts, group chats and social posts; out of place in work email.
Memory tip
HMU asks the other person to start the conversation; LMK (let me know) asks them to reply to something you already raised.
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Common pairings
hmu if
hmu later
just hmu
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Etymology
An initialism of the phrase hit me up.
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Frequently asked questions
What does HMU mean in a text?
It stands for hit me up, meaning contact me. It is an open invitation to message or call, most often about arranging plans.
What is the difference between HMU and DM me?
HMU is method-neutral: any way of reaching the person counts. DM me specifically asks for a direct message inside a social media app.
Is HMU flirty?
Not by itself. It is mainly casual and practical, though it can read as flirty depending on who sends it and what surrounds it.
What is the meaning of HMU?
"HMU" (abbreviation) means used in messages and online posts to invite someone to contact you, usually about meeting up or making plans.
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