Hud

/hʌd/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A large, often visored, adjustable head-up display that provides information about the vehicle's speed, navigation, and other key metrics to the driver without needing to look down.
The new car model features an advanced hud that displays navigation directions right in the driver's line of sight.
Housing and Urban Development; a government department in the United States responsible for national policies and programs related to housing and urban development.
The hud announced new funding for affordable housing initiatives in low-income areas.

Etymology

From the acronym of Housing and Urban Development, coined in the mid-20th century.

Common Phrases and Expressions

HUD home
A property owned by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
HUD code
The federal regulations governing manufactured home construction and safety.

Related Words

display
A visual output device or surface that presents information.
overlay
A layer of information over another set of data.

Slang Meanings

A heads-up display used in gaming to show information.
The HUD in this game shows your health and ammo.
An informal term for a place to live.
I just got a new hud downtown!