h8

h8 is an alphanumeric string that appears in multiple unrelated contexts and does not have a single universal meaning. Its meaning is therefore highly context-dependent.

In online communication and internet culture, h8 is commonly used in leetspeak to stand for the word "hate." It appears in casual text and memes to convey dislike or contempt without writing the full word. The usage ranges from playful to hostile and can be found across social media, forums, and comment sections.

In infrastructure and transportation, h8 can function as a route or place designation. Some countries and cities use alphanumeric codes for highways, bus lines, or rail segments, and H8 appears among those codes on maps and timetables. The exact geography and scope vary by jurisdiction.

In manufacturing and product catalogs, h8 may appear as a model number, part code, or catalog entry. It is common for electronics, hardware, or automotive suppliers to assign short alphanumeric identifiers such as H8 to products or components.

In popular culture, individual works of fiction or media titles may stylize a name as H8 or h8. Such usage is typically shorthand or branding rather than a standardized term.

See also: leetspeak, alphanumeric codes, route designations.