Acronyms dictionary

ywn

or >ywn [wahy duhb-uh l yoo en]

What does ywn mean?

Ywn or >ywn is an internet acronym for “you will never,” usually used to introduce specific life experiences someone longs for but feels they can’t have.

Where does ywn come from?

Examples of ywn

>ywn be north sentinelese and escape modernity why live
@ottovonschirekt, February, 2018
ywn lend your coat to your girl in the winter on the walk home together...
@X8GUTSHOT, February, 2018
>ywn be part of a generations old family restaurant, learning from ur parents &a [sic] grandparents and passing it on to ur kids why live
@IDIOT_TEEN, October, 2017
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Who uses ywn?

Ywn and >ywn see occasional use on social-media platforms, more commonly among young adults. Ywn and >ywn can also be issued ironically, to mock someone perceived as self-important. It can be used to tout oneself, showing off a quality or accomplishment to the exclusion of others.

The acronym is often accompanied by a picture of the longed-for object or a meme reaction expressing how the ywn makes them feel.

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