ATYS

What Does ATYS Mean?

ATYS means "Anything You Say." It is used to show a willingness to carry out an instruction unequivocally. ATYS often carries a connotation of sarcasm or insubordination. (In other words, it can show a willingness to comply out of duty rather than agreement with the instruction.)

Summary of Key Points

"Anything You Say" is the most common definition for ATYS on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
ATYS
Definition:Anything You Say
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:
3: Guessable
Typical Users:
Adults and Teenagers

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When I write ATYS, I mean this:

meaning of ATYS
ATYS can sometimes carry a connotation of sarcasm.

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Examples of ATYS in Sentences

Here are examples of ATYS being used in conversations:
  • Tony: Don't forget to walk like a cockney when you're in London. You have to hold your braces and walk with high, wide knees.
  • Jordan: ATYS, mate.
  • Tony: I would like it finished by five o'clock tonight.
  • Jordan: Of course, ATYS.
    • (Note: Here, ATYS probably carries a connotation of insubordination.)

An Academic Look at ATYS

As it is pronounced using its individual letters (i.e., "Ay Tee Wy Es"), ATYS is classified as an initialism abbreviation. Initialisms are different to acronyms, which are spoken like words.

Example of ATYS Used in a Text

ATYS
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See Also

IA (I agree) IAWTC (I agree with that comment) ITA (I totally agree)