YTA

Texting & Internet Slang abbreviation · Social Media

YTA
Stands forYou're the a**hole
CategoriesTexting & Internet Slang

YTA stands for You're the a**hole, a social media abbreviation.

Verdict on r/AmItheAsshole meaning the poster behaved badly in the situation they described. Commenters usually add an explanation of what the poster did wrong.

Example: YTA, you can't invite yourself to a wedding and then complain about the seating.

Usage notes

Part of the subreddit's standard verdict system. A YTA judgment often surprises posters who expected support. Outside the subreddit, saying "YTA" bluntly can come across as harsh, and the full form is too crude for professional use.

More social media abbreviations

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  • /j – Joking (tone indicator)
  • /lh – Lighthearted (tone indicator)
  • /nm – Not mad (tone indicator)
  • /pos – Positive connotation (tone indicator)
  • /s – Sarcasm (tone indicator)
  • /srs – Serious (tone indicator)
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