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WYA
/ˌdʌbəljuːwaɪˈeɪ/ · phrase · slang
'Where you at?' — the locator text when you're waiting on someone or trying to link up.
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Definitions
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A casual link-up feeler asking where someone is so you can meet.
“'wya tonight, tryna pull up.'”
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2
An impatient nudge when someone's running late or hasn't shown up.
“'movie's starting, wya??'”
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3
Short for 'where (are) you at?' Asks someone for their current location.
“'wya, I'm already inside.'”
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WYA In A Sentence
wya i've been circling the lot for 10 mins
'wya' 'just parking, 2 mins'
the function started, wya bro
Origin & Usage
An abbreviation of 'where you at,' a construction common in casual and AAVE speech. It became a core texting locator phrase in the 2010s.
People Also Ask
What does wya mean in texting?
It means 'where (are) you at?' It asks someone for their current location.
Is wya the same as wyd?
No. 'wya' asks where you are; 'wyd' asks what you're doing. They look similar but mean different things.
How do you respond to wya?
Just tell them where you are, or give an ETA if you're on your way.
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