Texting · Cross-generational · Safety kys
KYS
An abusive acronym telling someone to ‘kill yourself.’
IN PLAIN ENGLISH“A severe self-harm insult”
THE VIBEQuick digital shorthand
USE IT INMessages, captions, comments
USE IT LIKE THIS
“The moderator removed a KYS comment.”
CONTEXT CHECK
Harmful harassment; never use. Seek support if targeted or at risk.
WORD ORIGIN
Popularized through text messaging, chat and social platforms.