"WYD" is a common texting and internet acronym that stands for "What (are) you doing?" It is used informally to ask someone what they are currently doing or what their plans are. It can serve as a casual conversation starter or a way to check in on someone
. There are two main ways "WYD" is used in text conversations:
- To inquire about someone's current activity or plans, e.g., "Hey, wyd right now?" or "WYD this weekend?"
- Rhetorically, to respond to someone's actions or opinions, as in "I can't believe she did that! Like girl, wyd?"
On social media, "WYD" can also mean "What (would) you do?" when asking for opinions or hypothetical responses to a situation
. Variants include "WYD RN," meaning "What are you doing right now?" which implies more immediacy
. In summary, "WYD" is an informal shorthand primarily asking "What are you doing?" used widely in texting and social media contexts to initiate or engage in conversation
