What WYLL Means on Snapchat (And How to Use it

What Does “WYLL” Mean on Snapchat?

Wondering what “WYLL” means on Snapchat? “WYLL” is an acronym for “What You Look Like?” It’s a shorthand way of asking someone how to share their appearance via a selfie or description. There are multiple acronyms that are used, especially by the younger generation, on social media platforms such as Snapchat. In this article, we will dive into the details of the acronym “WYLL.”

Popularity

Acronyms like these emerged in the 2020s, where the use of slang by teens was becoming increasingly common. As Snapchat is a platform dominated by teens and the younger generation, this acronym was popularized.

How to Use “WYLL” on Snapchat

How you use this will depend largely on the context, and it will usually be a conversation with a new person, an old friend, or someone you know whom you haven’t seen in a long time. 

It’s essential that when asking the other person about their appearance, the conversation should be natural, non-intimidating, and sound friendly rather than aggressive or creepy. 

Some common use cases are:

1. For asking for a selfie
   1. Hey Sofia, WYLL?
2. For someone you have been chatting with but never seen them
   1. I know we’ve been chatting for a while now, but I’ve never seen you, WYLL?

How to Respond to “WYLL”

There are several ways you can respond to someone asking about your looks. 

1. You can share a photo with them showing how you look, but please share personal photos responsibly.
2. You can describe verbally instead, e.g., I have black hair and brown eyes, I wear glasses, and I have a slight freckle on my nose.
3. You may decline respectfully, e.g., ‘I’m not comfortable sharing my picture at the moment; I hope that’s okay.’

Etiquette of using WYLL

Due to the nature of the question asked, it is of utmost importance to only perform actions with which one is comfortable. Some helpful guidelines and tips are:

• Only send pictures of yourself to those whom you trust and not to some stranger whom you’ve known for a few days.
• Do not send private or explicit pictures that can be used against you.
• If you feel forced to share a picture, dont; your privacy matters more.
• Be aware of suspicious people who come into your dm’s just to ask for these pictures from you or other forms of personal content. It is advisable to thoroughly vet the person before sharing personal details.

When Not to Use “WYLL”

Please refrain from using this acronym under these conditions, as it is not appropriate and may be perceived as creepy, rude, or even disrespectful.

• When chatting with strangers or new acquaintances
• In professional or formal environments
• When feeling uncomfortable in the conversation.