WYWH

Texting & Internet Slang abbreviation · Texting and Chat

WYWH
Stands forWish you were here
CategoriesTexting & Internet Slang

WYWH stands for Wish you were here, a texting and chat abbreviation.

Expresses missing someone during an experience, often in vacation posts, travel photos and texts from events. It signals affection and a little longing.

Example: Sunset on the beach in Maui tonight, wywh!

Usage notes

A classic postcard phrase, also the title of Pink Floyd's 1975 album and its title track. Warm in tone. Common among family and close friends, and occasionally used sarcastically to tease someone stuck at work.

More texting and chat abbreviations

  • WTH – What the heck
  • WTV – Whatever
  • WUU2 – What are you up to?
  • WYA – Where you at?
  • WYD – What you doing?
  • WYM – What you mean?
  • XD – Laughing face (emoticon)
  • XO – Hug and kiss
  • XOXO – Hugs and kisses
  • Y – Why
  • YKW – You know what
  • YMMV – Your mileage may vary

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