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

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 notes

In 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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Easily confused with

lly → ily → lysm llb

Common pairings

lly x lly bestie goodnight lly

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Etymology

An initialism of love you lots.

Origin: English

Synonyms

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ily lysm love you lots

Related Words

ILY

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.

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