-h
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Meaning · English
A linguistic texting convention and phonetic spelling pattern popularized in 2020s internet slang, wherein the final consonant of a monosyllabic word is omitted and replaced with a soft "h" or "ih".
Register: informalEra: 2020s
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
• Gen Z / internet register
Sources & notes
Adapted from Wikipedia “Glossary of 2020s slang” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30). US Gen Z / internet usage.
Common questions
What does “-h” mean?
A linguistic texting convention and phonetic spelling pattern popularized in 2020s internet slang, wherein the final consonant of a monosyllabic word is omitted and replaced with a soft "h" or "ih".
Is “-h” formal or informal?
-h is generally informal.