WYLL is a Gen Z and Gen Alpha slang word meaning ““What you look like”, asking for a snap, selfie, or appearance check.”. Here’s the full WYLL meaning explained, with examples, origin, and how to say it in 10+ languages.
What is WYLL? WYLL Meaning Explained
“What you look like”, asking for a snap, selfie, or appearance check.

WYLL stands for “what you look like.” It’s mostly used on Snapchat when chatting with someone new. You drop a “wyll” when you want to see their face, or at least a pic. It’s common when snapping with strangers or when a convo starts to turn flirty.
WYLL is Gen Z’s shortcut to “send a selfie.” It skips small talk and jumps right into what people really ask online. It’s blunt but normalized. If someone drops “wyll,” they’re not here to chat, they’re here to see what’s up.
WYLL — Slang Examples in Sentences
“She hit me with a wyll like 2 minutes in.”
Sentence | Translation / Context |
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“Wyll? ” | Used when getting to know someone new. |
“I said wyll and he sent a pic of a minion.” | Common on Snapchat or Insta DMs. |
“She hit me with a wyll like 2 minutes in.” | Meant to lead to a selfie or pic. |
“Bro said wyll before even asking my name.” | Can be flirty or just curious. |
“Wyll and don’t lie ” | Sometimes used as a joke. |
You’ll see it in early convos like “hey” followed by “wyll.” It can mean curiosity, attraction, or just wanting to make sure the other person is real. Some people respond with legit selfies, others send memes.
Where Did “WYLL” Come From? WYLL Origin
WYLL began wide-spread usage in the late 2010s

WYLL took off with the rise of Snapchat and streak culture. It became common when strangers started snapping each other from Quick Add or story replies. It’s now all over TikTok comments and DMs too.
WYLL in Every Language
Learn how to say (or at least explain) WYLL in 9+ languages! Jump to a section from the table above to read about WYLL in every language.
WYLL意味|WYLLとは? 🇯🇵
Snapchatやチャットで相手の顔が気になる時に「WYLL?」と送ります。
WYLL(ダブリューワイエルエル)は「どんな見た目?」という意味で、相手の写真を求める時に使う略語。
WYLL의미|WYLL이란? 🇰🇷
처음 대화할 때 상대가 어떻게 생겼는지 물어볼 때 WYLL이라고 해요.
WYLL(더블유와이엘엘)는 “what you look like”의 줄임말로, 상대의 사진을 요청할 때 사용돼요.
WYLL意思|WYLL是什么? 🇨🇳
在Snapchat聊天时,常用WYLL来要求看照片或自拍。
WYLL 是 “what you look like” 的缩写,用来问对方长什么样子。
WYLL Bedeutung|Was Bedeutet WYLL? 🇩🇪
Vor allem beim Kennenlernen in DMs oder auf Snapchat genutzt.
WYLL steht für “what you look like” und wird genutzt um nach einem Foto zu fragen.
WYLL Significado|¿Qué Significa WYLL? 🇪🇸
Se usa al empezar a hablar con alguien nuevo por chat.
WYLL significa “what you look like” y se usa para pedir una foto.
WYLL Significato|Che Cosa Vuol Dire WYLL? 🇮🇹
Spesso si scrive WYLL dopo un “ciao” nelle chat.
WYLL è l’abbreviazione di “what you look like” usata quando vuoi vedere com’è l’altra persona.
WYLL Signification|C’est Quoi WYLL? 🇫🇷
Souvent envoyée dès le début d’une discussion sur Snapchat.
WYLL est l’abréviation de “what you look like”, utilisée pour demander une photo ou un selfie.
WYLL значение|Что такое WYLL? 🇷🇺
Пишут WYLL когда хотят фотку или селфи от нового человека.
WYLL, это сокращение от “what you look like”, используется чтобы узнать как выглядит собеседник.
WYLL ما معنى|المعنى WYLL؟ 🇸🇦
يُقال WYLL عادة في بداية المحادثة، خاصة على Snapchat.
WYLL هو اختصار لـ “what you look like”، ويُستخدم لطلب صورة أو معرفة شكل الطرف الآخر.
WYLL Overview

WYLL is low-effort but direct. It’s how Gen Z checks who they’re talking to without overthinking it.
That’s the full slang guide for WYLL, straight from the Skibidi DB!
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