Slangs are widely used not just on Instagram but also in the real world. But let’s face the fact that there are still some acronyms that are not so popular. One of them is HMJ. Recently I received this slang in my DM and I had no clue what that meant. I did a quick research to find out its meaning. So, if you too are in a similar situation and don’t know what it means, let me help you.
Here, you will not just learn its meaning but I will also share some other popular acronyms that will help you in easy conversations with others.
What Does HMJ Mean on Instagram?
HMJ standas for Hit My Jack. It is usually used in a situation when you want to tell the other person to leave your place. This acronym is usually used instead of Hit the Road, Jack. It is very rare to see people using such slang on Instagram, and thus most people may misunderstand it. Additionally, there are many other meanings of HMJ across the internet. Some of them are mentioned below:
- Hey Miss Jackson
- Heavy Metal Jesus
- Health and Medical Journalism
- Huntingdon Mifflin and Juniata and many more
Thus, if you are using HMJ, it is important to keep some points in your mind. The next section covers them.
Also, read What Does NTH Mean on Instagram? (Detailed Guide)
Things to Consider While Using HMJ on Instagram
Below are some of the tips that you must consider while adding HMJ on Instagram:
1. Don’t Overuse It
When you use HMJ, it is very important to see that you are not overusing other acronyms in the chat. You must have seen people using abbreviations in every chat. In such a case, the credibility of the important acronyms is lost. Thus, try to keep chats normal and use such acronyms only when needed.
2. Make Sure That the Context is Clear
As you have seen there are many other meanings of HMJ across the internet. Also, HMJ is not used much on the internet. In such a case, it is very easy to misunderstand what you want to say. Thus, make sure that the context is clear so that there is no confusion between you and the other person.
3. Consider If the Other Person Knows the Meaning of It
There are two types of people on Instagram:
- One, who knows every slang and acronym
- Others, have no idea what Instagram acronym and slang are all about
In such a case it is very important to determine whether they know the meaning of such acronyms or not. If you think that the other person has no idea about it, just try to keep the conversation normal.
Also, read What does WTM mean on Instagram?
Other Popular Acronyms on Instagram
As I already mentioned HMJ is not a very popular acronym on Instagram. It is so rare that you will find it very rarely on Instagram. But there are many other acronyms that you must know about. I am sharing a table that involves some of the other widely used acronyms on Instagram:
| Acronyms | Meanings |
| SFS | Shoutout for Shoutout |
| BTS | Behind the Scenes |
| WTW | What the What |
| TMB | Text ME BackTag Me BackTake Me Back |
| TBH | To be Honest |
| GMFU | Got Me F***** Up |
Conclusion
HMJ is not a popular acronym on Instagram and generally stands for Hit My Jack. It is usually used when you want the other person to leave your place. Hit My Jack is an alternative to Hit the Road, Jack. As it’s not a very popular slang, it is possible that the other person gets confused with it. Thus, check if the person actually knows the meaning of such slang or not and also make sure that the context of the usage is clear to the other person.