RLY

Texting & Internet Slang abbreviation · Texting and Chat

RLY
Stands forReally
CategoriesTexting & Internet Slang

RLY stands for Really, a texting and chat abbreviation.

Vowel-dropped spelling of "really," used for emphasis ("rly good") or skepticism ("rly?"). Common in early internet chat, forum replies and image-macro memes of the 2000s.

Example: Rly? You finished the whole 600-page book in one day?

Usage notes

Associated with early internet memes like "O RLY?" and "YA RLY." Rare today outside ironic or playful use. Younger users usually type "really" or "fr" (for real) instead.

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