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wya
What does wya mean?
A casual link-up feeler asking where someone is so you can meet.
"'wya tonight, tryna pull up.'"
Origin
An abbreviation of 'where you at,' a construction common in casual and AAVE speech. It became a core texting locator phrase in the 2010s.
Frequently asked questions
What does wya mean in texting?
It means 'where (are) you at?' It asks someone for their current location.
Is wya the same as wyd?
No. 'wya' asks where you are; 'wyd' asks what you're doing. They look similar but mean different things.
How do you respond to wya?
Just tell them where you are, or give an ETA if you're on your way.
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