HBU means “How about you?”. Turns a question back to the other person after you have answered it.
| HBU at a glance | |
|---|---|
| Stands for | How about you? |
| Tone | Friendly. It shows you want the conversation to continue. |
| Where you’ll see it | All messaging apps |
| Similar terms | WBU, WYD, LMK |
How HBU is used: examples
- “I’m good, hbu?”
- “just got home hbu”
- “pizza for me, hbu?”
How to reply to hbu
- “Same here, pretty tired.”
- “Doing well, thanks!”
Good to know
WBU (“what about you?”) means the same thing.
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Frequently asked questions
What does HBU mean in text?
HBU means “How about you?”. Turns a question back to the other person after you have answered it.
What does HBU mean from a girl or a guy?
The same thing from anyone: “How about you?”. You will mostly see it in all messaging apps.
Is HBU rude?
Friendly. It shows you want the conversation to continue.
How do you reply to hbu?
For example: “Same here, pretty tired.” or “Doing well, thanks!”
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