What Does ATYS Mean in a Text?
The Quick Answer
ATYS means "Anything You Say."More Observations...
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.)Image for ATYS
When I write ATYS, I mean this:
![meaning of ATYS](../IMT_images/ATYS_definition.jpg)
ATYS can sometimes carry a connotation of sarcasm.
Summary of Key Points
"Anything You Say" is, by far, the most common meaning for ATYS when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)ATYS | |
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Definition: | Anything You Say |
Type: | Abbreviation |
Guessability: | ![]() 3: Guessable |
Typical Users: | ![]() Adults and Teenagers |
Examples of ATYS in Sentences
Here are examples of ATYS 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
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