LYMYWY

What Does LYMYWY Mean in a Text?

LYMYWY means "Love You, Miss You, Want You." The abbreviation LYMYWY is a short form of the sentence "I love you, I miss you and I want you." It is used between two people who have strong feelings for each other and are suffering the pain of separation. The combination of the verbs "miss," "love," and "want" in one sentence makes it clear that the emotions being expressed are intense.

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meaning of LYMYWY

LYMYWY is an intense way of expressing feelings of love.

Summary of Key Points

"Love You, Miss You, Want You" is the most common definition for LYMYWY on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
LYMYWY
Definition:Love You, Miss You, Want You
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 4
4: Difficult to guess
Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Examples of LYMYWY in Sentences

Here are examples of LYMYWY being used in conversations:
  • Bill: How long before you come home?
  • Caryn: At least another month, why?
  • Bill: LYMYWY.
  • Danni: See you tomorrow then.
  • Ian: LYMYWY.
  • Danni: Same here.

An Academic Look at LYMYWY

LYMYWY is an abbreviation of the phrase "I love you, I miss you and I want you." LYMYWY is typically used as a standalone declarative sentence (i.e., a statement). It is not often used as another part of speech within a wider sentence.

What Did We Say before Texting and Social Media?

Before the digital era, we might have said something like "I love and miss you so much" or "I am dying to see you" instead of using the abbreviation LYMYWY.

Example of LYMYWY Used in a Text

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