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WYLL

Definition

An abbreviation for 'what you look like?' commonly used when asking someone online to share or describe their appearance.

Example
They had been messaging for an hour when he asked WYLL.
How it is used

The phrase often appears in direct messages and dating conversations. It may feel intrusive, so people are not obligated to answer or send a photo.

Origin and context

The initialism emerged through texting and social-media messaging as a compressed version of what you look like.

Common variations

wyll?

The standard question form.

what do you look like?

The more grammatically complete version.

WYLL message

A direct message asking about someone's appearance.

Frequently asked questions
What does WYLL mean?

An abbreviation for 'what you look like?' commonly used when asking someone online to share or describe their appearance.

How is WYLL used?

The phrase often appears in direct messages and dating conversations. It may feel intrusive, so people are not obligated to answer or send a photo.

Where did WYLL come from?

The initialism emerged through texting and social-media messaging as a compressed version of what you look like.

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