You may see WYD with or without a question mark. Either way, WYD is always a question. The sender is expecting a response. You might see WAUD or WUD (which also means “What are you doing?”) but these abbreviations are a lot less common. When sending WYD through texting, the person is usually trying to keep it simple and act like they’re not putting too much investment into the moment, even though they are reaching out.
“You left the door unlocked again, WYD?! 😩” “You didn’t vote in the election? WYD with your life??”
On dating apps, WYD is sometimes used to initiate a booty call. It still means “What are you doing?” but the subtext is “Are you free to hook up?”[3] X Research source
“Hey Stefan! 👋 It’s been a minute. WYD?” “WYD bestie?”
“WYD? Wanna go bowling? 🎳” “Hey, WYD today? Let’s meet for lunch. "
Your bestie: “haaaay WYD right now?” You: “Just listening to music and reading! 📚 🎶 HBU?” Someone you’re avoiding: “WYD today?” You: “Super swamped with homework. TTYL” Someone you’re flirting with: “WYD?” You: “You know what I’m doing. 😉”
Them: “WYD later? Let’s hit the mall. " You: “K! 🎉 Meet you there in an hour. " Them: “Hey wyd, u free for lunch” You: “Can’t today, my sister is home from college so we’re chillin” Guy on Tinder: “wyd girl” You: “😒 booty calls aren’t my jam bro”
