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There is no denying that Snapchat has the most cuts. While most enjoy using acronyms in their conversations, others feel confused, lost, or bored.
The minority that don’t use slang on Snapchat don’t understand their meaning. Common among gamers is “HP”.
“HP” here doesn’t mean the brand of your laptop or desktop (of course it is, but it has a different meaning in Snapchat). In Snapchat, this means “glasses‘ or ‘health points.’ This can be confusing because the contexts in which this slang is used are minimal. This is a common abbreviation among gamers.
Even if you are not gamer, you could get “HP” in a Snapchat message from a friend who might be a gamer and assume you are. Don’t worry! You don’t have to leave the conversation because you don’t understand the slang.
Browse below to learn how to reply to messages with “HP”, whether you’re into gaming or not.
What is “HP” in Snapchat?
“HP” in Snapchat is short for “glasses‘ or ‘health points.’ Even with these values, they can be difficult to understand. “HP” is a gaming term. This is common among video and table players. Health points here mean maximum damage an object or character can take.
Once the amount of health is depleted, the character passes out or dies. Gamers use “HP” to ask each other about the playable characters in the game they are both playing. Here they want to know the potential winner or loser.
You may not be a gamer, but still get “HP” in the text. The sender wants to know your opinion about the character in the game. In general, it’s not easy to explain the meaning of HP in Snapchat text. And you can quickly answer with the wrong answer (even if it seems appropriate to you).
Sometimes the sender of the message will explain what “HP” means in their context to help you get the right answer. But, if you are a gamer, you will quickly understand its meaning.
How is “HP” used?
By chatting with other players, they can easily understand its usage and respond effectively. You can use “HP” in private conversations. This is a short form for addressing someone. about character stability in the game. You want to know their potential to win or lose the game.
If you’re talking to a stranger on Snapchat and you’re not sure if he likes games or has played the game you’re currently playing, make it more clear. For example, you might ask, “How much HP does the main character in Assassin’s Creed have?”
Here the protagonist is a character from the game Assassin’s Creed.
When to Use “HP” on Snapchat
“HP” is a way to learn about the potential of the characters in the game. Here is how you can use the acronym in Snapchat:
- When you want to know if there character can be killed or kill an enemy in the game.
- When you want to know if there the player can successfully hit opponent and decrease if the player does not dodge hits.
- When you want to know if you canrestore character health points with items such as first aid kits, food, potions or siphon them from the enemy.
Luckily, this is one of the Snapchat acronyms that you can use in formal and informal conversations. Informal conversations with game developers, it is easier for them to understand the meaning of “HP”. not finding it unprofessional.
How to reply to a message with “HP”
If you are a gamer and the conversation is about the game you played. Answer by evaluating the stability of the character in question.
The other side wants to know if their chances of winning are high or low. If you’re not a gamer or haven’t played the game in question, tell the sender you don’t know.
Conclusion
While some abbreviations are used in all Snapchat conversations, others are restricted to certain groups of people. “HP” is one of the few that remain relevant among gamers. Unfortunately, someone might assume that you are a gamer and send you a “HP” message.
Now that you know what that means, even if you’re not a gamer, you can tell them you don’t know since you don’t play video or board games. Otherwise, it’s not an offensive acronym.
