What Does /LY Mean?
The Quick Answer
/LY means "Lyrics."More Detail...
/LY (usually typed /ly and more often typed simply as /l) is a tone indicator, used to indicate that the sender is quoting song lyrics in a message. For example:- In every life we have some trouble. But when you worry, you make it double. /ly. (Meaning: Worrying never solved anything.)
- You only get one shot, do not miss your chance to blow. /ly. (Meaning: Seize the opportunity.)
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When I write /LY, I mean this:
"Lyrics"
Summary of Key Points
We have summarized the key points in the table below:/LY | |
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Definition: | Lyrics |
Type: | Internet Slang Term |
Guessability: | 4: Difficult to guess |
Typical Users: | Adults and Teenagers |
Example of /LY Used in a Text
/LY
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/LU (little upset)
/M (metaphorically)
/NM (not mad)
/NSRS (not serious)
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/NX (non-sexual intent)
/RH (rhetorical question)
/RT (rhetorical question)
/SRS (serious, seriously)
/X (sexual intent)
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