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Did someone send you a message that includes “WTV” and now you’re scratching your head? Don’t worry, you’ll get to the bottom of this one in no time! In this article, we’ll cover what WTV means, how you can use it, and how you might reply to someone who sends you a message containing WTV.
Section 1 of 5:
What does WTV mean on Snapchat?
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On Snapchat, “WTV” is shorthand for “whatever.” Snapchat is all about connecting fast; who has time to spell out “whatever” in its entirety, anyways? “WTV” can be used in all of the ways that “whatever” would be used. “WTV” means the same thing on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok, too. There’s no variation from platform to platform.[1] For example, someone might send a message like:
- “I’m down for WTV you wanna do.”
- “It’s WTV.”
- “WTV. Don’t worry about it.”
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What does WTV mean when texting?
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Section 3 of 5:
How do you use WTV?
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Drop a “WTV” to communicate apathy or indifference. “Whatever” is most often used to convey a laid-back attitude. You could send “WTV” to play it cool when you don’t want to come on too strong or eager, or use it to really let someone know you couldn’t care less.[3] For example:
- Them: “Do you want Italian or Indian tonight?”
You: “WTV! I could go for anything.” - Them: “Do you like Marvel movies?”
You: “They’re WTV.” - Them: “What do you want to do tonight?”
You: “WTV. I don’t have strong feelings about it.”
- Them: “Do you want Italian or Indian tonight?”
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Send “WTV” to describe a large number of possibilities. “Whatever” can also convey options! If you want to casually emphasize that someone has a ton of choices (or that their choice isn’t important, but in a good way), this is a chill way to go about it.[4] Examples might include:
- Them: “We can either write an essay or shoot a video for Mr. Johnson’s homework, right?”
You: ”Yup! WTV you want to do. You can even make a diorama.” - Them: “Are we required to show up at 7 pm exactly?”
You: “Nah, it’s WTV. Show up when you want.” - Them: “Is there an itinerary for this weekend?”
You: “Nope. You can do WTV your heart desires!”
- Them: “We can either write an essay or shoot a video for Mr. Johnson’s homework, right?”
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Use “WTV” to dismiss someone who is bugging you. Is someone getting on your nerves a bit? Want to throw a little shade without being too forward? “WTV” can be a sneaky way of writing someone off without being super confrontational.[5] For example:
- Them: “I really don’t get why you won’t apologize.”
You: “Fine, WTV. Sry.” - Them: “Can I come to your house in an hour? I’m bored.”
You: “WTV.” - Them: “You haven’t congratulated me on my first date haha.”
You: “Look, it’s WTV. I don’t care.”
- Them: “I really don’t get why you won’t apologize.”
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How do you respond to WTV?
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Ask for clarification if “whatever” isn’t enough info for you. If someone has dropped a “WTV” in a convo with you and you want them to give you an actual answer, there’s nothing wrong with asking for more. People occasionally say “whatever” when they want you to make a choice for them or to convey apathy. If that doesn’t work for you, say so. You might say:
- You: “Do you want to go to New York with me this summer?”
Them: “WTV. I’m down.”
You: “No, seriously. I’m planning the trip right now. Do you want to go?”
- You: “Do you want to go to New York with me this summer?”
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Thank them for their help if they’ve answered your question. If you were reaching out for information and the other person successfully filled you in with a “WTV,” thank them and move on. For example:
- You: “Hey, can I pay you back on Friday when I get paid?”
Them: “WTV works for you.”
You: “Sweet, thanks for being flexible.”
- You: “Hey, can I pay you back on Friday when I get paid?”
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Don’t respond to “WTV” if it’s the natural end of the convo. “WTV” is often a reasonable closing point for a conversation. If you’re getting the vibe that an interaction is slowing down to a halt and someone drops a “WTV,” you may not need to say anything at all.
- You: “Can we talk later this week? I’m super busy today.”
Them: “WTV works for you!”
- You: “Can we talk later this week? I’m super busy today.”
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Alternative Definitions of WTV
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What’s the verdict In some cases, “WTV” may refer to “what’s the verdict?” This is a way of asking whether a decision has been made.[6] Typically, someone is looking for you to make a choice when they ask what the verdict is, so don’t hesitate to take the lead here! For example, someone might ask:
- “Are we going out tonight or staying in? WTV?”
- “WTV? Are we car shopping today or nah?”
- “Are we getting Indian or Mexican food tonight? WTV?”
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What’s the vibe A “vibe” refers to a general mood or energy. A good vibe might include fun in the sun with positive friends, while a bad vibe could refer to an awkward party or cringe-worthy social interaction.[7] If someone says “WTV” when they’re checking in on how an event or night out is going, they’re likely asking for a vibe check. Someone may say:
- “You at Randy’s place? WTV over there?”
- “I’m over at O’Callaghan’s Pub, but it’s kind of slow. WTV over at Smith’s?”
- “Hey, WTV for dinner tonight? We dressing up or am I good in sweatpants?”
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Eric McClure
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This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Eric McClure. Eric McClure is an editing fellow at wikiHow where he has been editing, researching, and creating content since 2019. A former educator and poet, his work has appeared in Carcinogenic Poetry, Shot Glass Journal, Prairie Margins, and The Rusty Nail. His digital chapbook, The Internet, was also published in TL;DR Magazine. He was the winner of the Paul Carroll award for outstanding achievement in creative writing in 2014, and he was a featured reader at the Poetry Foundation’s Open Door Reading Series in 2015. Eric holds a BA in English from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and an MEd in secondary education from DePaul University. This article has been viewed 99,961 times.
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