WYM
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Abbreviation — Short for "what you mean", used to ask someone to explain what they just said.
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How to Use Wym
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Informal messaging only.
Etymology
An initialism of what you mean, a clipped form of what do you mean.
Full origin of WYM →Frequently Asked Questions
What does WYM mean in texting?
It stands for "what you mean", short for "what do you mean?". Depending on tone it either asks for clarification or pushes back on something the other person said.
Is WYM aggressive?
It can be. Written flat with no punctuation it often reads as confrontational, so people soften it with "wym?" or add an emoji when they only want an explanation.
What is the difference between WYM and WDYM?
They mean the same thing. WDYM ("what do you mean") spells out the auxiliary verb and reads slightly more neutral; WYM is the shorter, more clipped form.