BYF

Texting & Internet Slang abbreviation · Social Media

BYF
Stands forBefore you follow
CategoriesTexting & Internet Slang

BYF stands for Before you follow, a social media abbreviation.

Section of a bio, pinned post or linked card explaining what an account posts and who it is for, so potential followers know what to expect before following.

Example: BYF: I post spoilers, swear a lot and mostly reblog fan art.

Usage notes

Common on Twitter, Tumblr and Carrd pages used by fan and art accounts. A BYF often lists the owner's age range, interests, content warnings and a DNI list. It helps followers avoid content they dislike.

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