STHU

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Meaning · English

Initialism of shut the hell up.

Register: Internet, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

I never cease to be amazed at what you feel qualified to give advice! WTF do you know about separations or divorces? ¶ Good grief! If you have no experience in the matter, STHU, please.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “STHU” mean?

Initialism of shut the hell up.

Is “STHU” formal or informal?

STHU is generally Internet, slang.