H

H has 2 meanings
1. What is h short for?

Hour

H is a quick and easy way to denote "hour." In medical contexts, doctors and pharmacists often use "h" to communicate how often you should take your medication. You'll likely see it paired with a "Q" and a number, like "Q4h," meaning every 4 hours. This shorthand helps you stay on track with your dosing schedule without confusion.

Beyond medicine, h pops up just about anywhere someone needs to reference time without spelling it all out. From scheduling meetings to estimating arrival times, h is a helpful abbreviation for saving time when talking about time.

Example

The meds say q3h so you should take them every 3 hours
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Example prescription where the doctor uses H
Example prescription where the doctor uses H

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Updated October 2, 2026
2. What is h short for?

Hug

If you receive only the letter "h" in a text or chat message, the person you're speaking with may be sending you a virtual hug. More often, "hug" is written as <h>, to help recipients understand the abbreviation's meaning.

If you want to (virtually) hug someone back, you can respond to <h> with HB. If you want to include some smooches in your response, you can reply with H&K or the more uniformly recognized XOXO.

Example

You're the best! <h>
No, you are! <hb>

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Updated February 2, 2021

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