h8

Abbreviated internet animosity

H8 is internet slang for hate, using the letter H and numeral 8 to approximate the sound of the word.

Common in text messages, social media, and casual online writing: h8 when that happens, don't h8 the player.

The spelling reflects early texting culture where brevity mattered for character limits and typing speed.

emotion

loathing

Intense, settled disgust

antipathy · aversion · animosity · enmity · contempt · disdain · spite · grudge · resentment · hostility

textspeak

h8r

Hostile online critic

  • h8ersThose who hate
  • gr8Text-speak for excellent
  • m8Numeric slang for friend

sk8 · str8 · w8 · abbreviation · shorthand · leetspeak · sms · texting

Opposites
emotional valence

h8love

Intense fond attachment

luv · adore · cherish · affection · devotion

register/communication style

h8luv

Informal endearment spelling

ily · xoxo · love · hearts · kisses

internet slang register

h8luv

Informal endearment spelling

ily · xoxo · luvs · lurve · wuv

Family

hate, hated, hater, haters, hating, hateful, hatefully, hatefulness, hatred

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Used worldwide · Abstract · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG