Y/N

What Does Y/N Mean?

In fanfiction Y/N means "Your Name." It is also more widely as an abbreviation of "Yes/No."

Here is more information about each of these definitions of Y/N, with examples of use.

Your Name

Y/N is used with the meaning "Your Name" to indicate points in a fanfiction story where readers are able to insert their own name.

Y/N is a subgenre of fanfiction that is particularly popular on apps such as Wattpad and TIKTOK, especially amongst fans of K-POP bands such as BTS. For example:
  • After the show, Jungkook invited Y/N to the afterparty. Y/N didn't know what to do. It was Jimin that she really wanted to be with.

Yes/No

Y/N is also used with the meaning "Yes/No." In this case, it is typically used as a question which requires a definite answer and which may indicate irritation on the part of the sender. For example:
  • Sam: Will you go out with me, Y/N?
  • Jo: If I do, will you stop pestering me, Y/N?
It can also refer to a "YES/NO Moment," i.e., the time a (usually very important) decision has to be made. For example:
  • General: Sir, we have reached the Y/N moment. Do you want fries with your burger?
  • President: Super size me!

Video Summarizing Y/N

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When I write Y/N, I mean this: meaning of Y/N Y/N also means "Yes/No."

First Definition of Y/N

"Your Name" is the most common definition for Y/N on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
Y/N
Definition:Your Name
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:
2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:
Adults and Teenagers

Second Definition of Y/N

"Yes/No" is another definition for Y/N.
Y/N
Definition:Yes/No
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:
2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:
Adults and Teenagers

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An Academic Look at Y/N

When used to mean "Your Name," Y/N plays the role of a noun (i.e., a naming word) .

When used with the meaning "Yes/No," Y/N usually plays the role of an interrogative sentence (i.e., a question). However, even when used as a question, it is commonly seen without a question mark (i.e., it can be written "Y/N?" or "Y/N").

Example of Y/N Used in a Text

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See Also

CITY-POP (category of Japanese pop music) EDM (electronic dance music) NOP (music genre, no problem, not our problem) R&B (rhythm and blues (music genre)) RAP (urban music genre originating in the us) WEVERSE (k-pop app and web platform)