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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?
- General: Sir, we have reached the Y/N moment. Do you want fries with your burger?
- President: Super size me!
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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 | |
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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 | |
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Definition: | Yes/No |
Type: | Abbreviation |
Guessability: | ![]() 2: Quite easy to guess |
Typical Users: | ![]() Adults and Teenagers |
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").
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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)Quiz
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