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Last Updated: August 27, 2024Fact Checked
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If you're unfamiliar with internet slang and someone texts you "WYA," you might be wondering what it means and how to respond! "WYA" is a popular internet abbreviation that can help you locate your friends, make plans, and more. This complete guide will show you the definition of "WYA" and teach you how to use it in your own text, Facebook, Twitter, and Snapchat messages going forward.
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What does "WYA" mean in texting?
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What does "WYA" mean on Snapchat, Facebook, and Twitter?
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"WYA" also means "where you at" on social media. "WYA" is shorthand to find out where somebody is. While it's most common over text, many people on various social media direct messaging platforms also use "WYA." In addition to Snapchat, Facebook, and Twitter, you might see it on Discord and Instagram.
- "Guys, WYA? This FB chat has been dead for days."
- "@Paramore WYA? I crave new music!! 😩"
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How to Use “WYA”
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Use "WYA" to ask about someone's physical location. When you're meeting up with a friend who's running late, or you're out with a friend and suddenly can't find them, you could poke them with a "WYA?" to figure out where they are. In its simplest form, "Where you at?" literally means "Where are you?" [2]
- "Whoa, cool picture! WYA in this?"
- "Dude, WYA? I walked away for 2 seconds!"
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"WYA" can also be used to make plans. You can send someone "WYA" if you want to hang out with them, usually right away or very soon, and you need to confirm that they're free. In this context, "Where you at?" basically means "Are you busy?"
- You: "Hey, WYA??"
- Them: "Home, just chilling. What's up?"
- You: "Just saw this club has a K-pop night tonight! Wanna go?"
- Them: "OMG yes! When and where?"
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Use "WYA" to tell a love interest that you're in the mood. "WYA" can be interpreted as a booty call in certain situations. A friend wouldn't assume you're flirting and want to hook up if you send "WYA," but a date or significant other might if you use a flirty tone in your message.
- Them: "Thinking about you tonight…."
- You: "Oh yeah? We could do something about that. 😏 WYA?"
- Them: "OMW! 🏃💨"
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How to Respond to “WYA”
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Only say where you are if you feel comfortable. Tell the sender your location and, if applicable, when you'll be back. If you don't know the person very well or you're uncomfortable telling them where you are, you're not obligated to respond. Either make up an excuse, tell them plainly that you'd rather not say, or don't respond at all.
- "Just ran to the grocery store for a couple of things! I'll be back soon. 😊"
- "Looks like we got separated! I'm over by the food court; what about you?"
- "Oh, I'm out and about. Today's been busy!"
- "Sorry, I don't really know you that well. Can we chat about something else?"
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Agree or decline to make plans. "WYA" can be an easy way to make spur-of-the-moment plans with someone. When someone sends it to you, either confirm that you're free or tell them you're busy.
- "I'm finishing up work! Should be done in a few minutes. What's up?"
- "I'm busy today visiting my grandparents. Sorry!"
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Flirt back if you’re interested in a booty call. When a date or significant other sends you a playful “WYA,” you can ask if it’s okay to come over (or just say you’re coming over, if they’ve already asked you to). Even if you’re busy, send back a steamy text letting them know you’d love to take them up on the booty call when you can.
- "I’m free if you are. 😘 I can be at your place in 20!"
- "Now I REALLY wish I wasn’t working late! 😳 Can I have a rain check?"
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Sometimes "WYA" means "Watch your a**." It's texting slang that basically means "be careful." If someone sends "WYA" while implying that you're taking a risk or doing something you shouldn't, they probably mean "watch your a**." [3]
- You: "I'm walking up the north side of town now."
- Them: "At night?? WYA, that area can be sketchy!"
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"WYA" is also the acronym for several organizations. It can stand for "World Youth Alliance," a conservative organization for young people headquartered in New York City.[4] It can also stand for "World Yoga Alliance," a nonprofit that shares yoga teachings worldwide.
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Glenn Carreau
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This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Glenn Carreau. Glenn Carreau is a wikiHow Staff Writer, currently based in Los Angeles. With over four years of experience writing for several online publications, she has covered topics ranging from world history to the entertainment industry. Glenn graduated with honors from Columbia College Chicago, earning a B.A. in Interactive Arts and Media and a minor in Professional Writing. Today, Glenn continues to feed her lifelong love of learning while serving wikiHow's many readers. This article has been viewed 196,295 times.
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