LIHOP

What Does LIHOP Mean in a Text?

LIHOP means "Let it happen on purpose." LIHOP is typically used in connection with a political agenda. For example, some people believe the US government had prior warning of the 9/11 terrorist attacks but allowed them to happen to support an aggressive foreign-policy agenda.

Another common conspiracy is that governments allow events to occur so they can respond and increase their popularity.

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meaning of LIHOP

Let it happen on purpose (LIHOP) is often used in the context of conspiracy theories.

Summary of Key Points

"Let It Happen on Purpose" is the most common definition for LIHOP on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
LIHOP
Definition:Let It Happen on Purpose
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 4
4: Difficult to guess
Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Examples of LIHOP in Sentences

Here is an example of LIHOP being used in a conversation:
  • Tony: I am outraged that all those innocent people were made homeless. The authorities could have stopped that happening.
  • Jordan: Some say they LIHOP.

An Academic Look at LIHOP

As it is pronounced using its individual letters (i.e., "El Aye Aitch Oh Pee"), LIHOP is classified as an initialism abbreviation. Initialisms are different to acronyms, which are spoken like words.

Example of LIHOP Used in a Text

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