What does “ily” mean?

I love you. Ilysm means I love you so much. Friends say it to each other often. Between friends this is normal and casual.

ConnectAbbreviation · Ages 10-40 · In use

ily

I love you. Ilysm means I love you so much. Friends say it to each other often.

Thanks for the notes, ilysm.

For parents and educators

Between friends this is normal and casual.

Where it came from

Texting shorthand.

Also heard as

ilysm

Sources

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