WWWY

What Does WWWY Mean in a Text?

The Quick Answer

WWWY means "What's Wrong With You?".

More Observations...

Like most acronyms and abbreviations used in text-speak, it is likely to have originated from earlier forms of text use, where messages were limited in length and/or charged by the word. By condensing the phrase in this way, users are able to quickly convey their meaning. WWWY can be used to express concern for a friend, or to show disbelief and criticism of another's actions.

Image for WWWY

When I write WWWY, I mean this:

The image shows a man expressing surprise at another's action by asking "What's wrong with you?".

Summary of Key Points

"What's Wrong With You?" is, by far, the most common meaning for WWWY when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)

WWWY
Definition:	What's Wrong With You?
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Examples of WWWY in Sentences

Here are examples of WWWY in conversations:

• Tony: You can't drive after five beers, WWWY?!
• Jordan: You're right. I'll leave the car.

• Tony: You haven't seemed right all day. WWWY?
• Jordan: Sorry, I'm just not feeling well.

An Academic Look at WWWY

WWWY is an initialism abbreviation. Technically, this means it is pronounced using its individual letters (i.e., Dublyu Dublyu Dublyu Wy), but as this is harder to say than "What's wrong with you" it is not often uttered using its letters. In other words, the abbreviation WWWY is for efficiency in writing and not efficiency in speech.

What Did We Say before Texting and Social Media?

Before the digital era, we might have said something like "what's up" or "what's wrong" instead of WWWY.

Example of WWWY Used in a Text

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