Meaning
What does H/T mean?
H/T refers to a popular Twitter acronym, used for abbreviating the phrase “Hat Tip” which is a form of respect online.
Origin
What's the origin of H/T?
It is unclear, how long “H/T” has exactly been around, although the phrase of hat tipping as a form of respect can be traced back into the 1960’s, associated with Jimmy Hatlo, whose hat must have tipped lo.
“H/T” in its current form first appeared not long after the launch of Twitter in 2006.
Spread & Usage
How did H/T spread?
The acronym was first defined on Urban Dictionary in 2008.
With the rising prominence of Twitter in the 2010’s, “H/T” became a common form of giving respect or paying homage to one another on the internet.
