abbreviation
LLY
el-el-WY
LLY (abbreviation) means Love you lots, used to sign off a friendly or affectionate text message. Example: “Thanks for today, lly x”
abbreviation
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slang Love you lots, used to sign off a friendly or affectionate text message.
"Thanks for today, lly x"
"See you Saturday, lly!"
How to use LLY
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA short way of texting "love you lots".
When to use it
Informal, usually lower case, and mostly used between friends and family rather than romantic partners. It is warmer than ily but less serious than saying I love you outright.
Memory tip
Read as three letters, el-el-why, not as a word. Because it is a sign-off, it normally comes at the end of a message rather than mid-sentence.
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Common pairings
lly x
lly bestie
goodnight lly
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Etymology
An initialism of love you lots.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between LLY and ILY?
ILY spells out I love you and is the more direct of the two. LLY stands for love you lots, which softens it slightly and reads as friendly affection rather than a declaration.
Can LLY mean something else?
Yes, occasionally. Some online glossaries list other expansions, and in technical contexts LLY is a diesel engine code used by General Motors. In a text message from a friend, love you lots is the intended meaning.
What is the meaning of LLY?
"LLY" (abbreviation) means love you lots, used to sign off a friendly or affectionate text message.
What is another word for LLY?
Other words for "LLY" include ily, lysm, love you lots.
