wdym
3 synonyms and 0 antonyms for wdym, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Abbreviation — What do you mean? — typed to ask someone to explain what they have just said.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to Use Wdym
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Lower case, no question mark half the time. Depending on tone it can read as genuine confusion or as a challenge, so it lands harder in an argument than the full phrase does.
Etymology
An initialism of what do you mean.
Full origin of wdym →Frequently Asked Questions
What does wdym mean?
"What do you mean?" It is used in chat to ask someone to clarify, and repeated question marks after it usually signal disbelief rather than confusion.
What is the difference between wdym and wym?
They are the same question with different amounts of the words kept: "what do you mean" and "what you mean". wym is slightly more casual and can carry a bit more attitude.