KYS
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Meaning · English
Acronym for "kill yourself". Can also be used humorously as "keep yourself safe".
Register: informalEra: 2020s
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
• Gen Z / internet register
Sources & notes
Adapted from Wikipedia “Glossary of 2020s slang” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30). US Gen Z / internet usage.
Common questions
What does “KYS” mean?
Acronym for "kill yourself". Can also be used humorously as "keep yourself safe".
Is “KYS” formal or informal?
KYS is generally informal.