ILY refers to the common use of the phrase that translates directly into "I love you". However, there being several controversies on this subject matter, not much can be definitely said about this commonly used three letter "word". Origin and Creation The term ily is internet slang created by technologist Ramond Shirnes. The original meaning was believed to have been irrevocably (in) love (with) you. This has branched out to more often meaning I like you, or "I love you", which more people understood. The trend of saying this began in the mid '90s, when instant messaging began its own fad. Now it is more modernly used in SMS Language or chat rooms.
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