WYD

Texting & Internet Slang abbreviation · Texting and Chat

WYD
Stands forWhat you doing?
CategoriesTexting & Internet Slang

WYD stands for What you doing?, a texting and chat abbreviation.

Asks what someone is doing, often as a casual conversation starter among friends, partners and crushes. Usually written in lowercase and sent without a question mark.

Example: Wyd tonight? Wanna grab tacos after my shift?

Usage notes

A late-night "wyd" text from someone unexpected is often read as flirtatious, which has made it a long-running meme. Common among teens and young adults. In daytime texts between friends it is simply small talk.

More texting and chat abbreviations

  • WTF – What the f***
  • WTG – Way to go
  • WTH – What the heck
  • WTV – Whatever
  • WUU2 – What are you up to?
  • WYA – Where you at?
  • WYM – What you mean?
  • WYWH – Wish you were here
  • XD – Laughing face (emoticon)
  • XO – Hug and kiss
  • XOXO – Hugs and kisses
  • Y – Why

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