What Does "Happy Hump Day" Mean?
Origin and Usage
The phrase "Happy Hump Day" originated in the mid-20th century as a slang term for Wednesday. It refers to the "hump" in the middle of the work week, representing the halfway point between the weekend and the end of the week.
Variations
Variations of the phrase include:
- "Hump Day Eve" (Tuesday)
- "Hump Day Eve Eve" (Monday)
- "Hump Day Proper" (Wednesday)
- "Hump Day Plus One" (Thursday)
- "Slappy Hump Day" (Wednesday with a heavy workload)
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