Meaning
What does HNY mean?
The meaning of hny is “happy new year”.
It is the perfect way of wishing a happy new year to those one doesn’t truly care about (bosses, old classmates, exes), all in three letters.
So simple, that you have a high chance of typing it correctly even if you are wasted out of your brain on New Year’s Eve.
Origin
What's the origin of HNY?
Its origin can be traced back to the 90’s or early 2000’s, when SMS technology and the internet were introduced to our lives.
Back in the day it was mostly seen in text messages, though it may have been found on chatrooms and message boards, and even early social media sites like MSN or MyVIP.
Spread & Usage
How did HNY spread?
“Hny” was first defined on Urban Dictionary in 2005.
Today, the most common places to encounter the abbreviation are WhatsApp, Facebook, Snapchat and Twitter.
All the social media sites people use to express how much others are worth for them; mostly a three letter post.