DYOR

Texting & Internet Slang abbreviation · Social Media

DYOR
Stands forDo your own research
CategoriesTexting & Internet Slang

DYOR stands for Do your own research, a social media abbreviation also used in technology.

Advice to investigate a claim or investment independently rather than relying on others' opinions, common in crypto, investing and online debates.

Example: I'm bullish on this coin, but DYOR before you put money in.

Usage notes

Common in crypto and investing communities as a disclaimer, often paired with NFA. It is also used by conspiracy theorists, sometimes to discourage trust in experts, which has given the phrase a mixed reputation. Neutral in tone when used as genuine advice.

More social media abbreviations

  • DAE – Does anyone else...?
  • DITL – Day in the life
  • DM – Direct message
  • DNI – Do not interact
  • DP – Display picture
  • DYK – Did you know?
  • ELI5 – Explain like I'm 5
  • ESH – Everyone sucks here
  • ETA – Edited to add
  • EUC – Excellent used condition
  • F4F – Follow for follow
  • FB – Facebook

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