What Does HOAS Mean?

Hold on a second

Fun Facts

• HOAS can also be used to indicate that the sender needs to take a short break or pause in the conversation.
• In some cases, HOAS may be used as a polite way to interrupt someone without being rude or abrupt.

Examples

• 'Can you tell me what time the movie starts?'
  'HOAS, let me check my phone.'
• 'Can we meet at 6 pm instead of 5 pm?'
  'Sure, HOAS, let me rearrange my schedule.'

Related Acronyms and Abbreviations

• BRB: BRB stands for 'Be Right Back,' a common texting abbreviation used to indicate a short absence from the conversation or task at hand.
• TTYL: TTYL represents 'Talk To You Later,' a common texting abbreviation used to indicate that the sender will contact the recipient at a later time.

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