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What Does The Slang 'EYP' Mean On TikTok? The Meaning Of The Viral 'Lemme EYP' Memes Explained
A new slang term with a spicy meaning is going viral on TikTok, and it's got a lot of users confused lately.
The term is "EYP" and it's being used in a series of memes that utilize the phrase "lemme EYP."
So what does "EYP" mean in the context of these videos? Here's what you need to know about the acronym.
@tre.flipz Oh my goodness Valentine 😩 #foryoupage #foryou #fypシ゚viral ♬ Beckham – Dee Billz & Kyle Richh & Kai Swervo
What Does 'EYP' Mean?
The first known time that "EYP" was used in the relevant context was on TikTok back in August 2022. The video is captioned "ur smile makes me wanna EYP" and gained over 140,000 views in two years. It's possible the term was used online earlier than this, but this is the earliest example that's been dug up so far.
In this context, the acronym "EYP" stands for "eat your p---y." This is just one of many acronyms with dirty meanings that have gone viral on TikTok in the past, with other examples including the hard-to-decipher LMSYCUYCDMT and DYWMTCOAEYPTYCOMF, just to name a few.
@hoodiezay1 #fypシ ♬ Why are hot people using dis sound – ₭₳Ɏ
How Is "EYP" Used In Memes?
The acronym became increasingly popularized on TikTok throughout 2024, also spreading to X. Mostly, the term is used in thirst trap videos in which men use the term to suggest they want to perform the act on a woman. Others are more so memes, using the term in a more comedic way.
Some of the most viral videos to use the meme use the phrase "lemme EYP," meaning "let me EYP." There are numerous viral examples of videos that use the term available on the platform.
Likely, the point of using the acronym as opposed to the actual term is to avoid censorship on the site as well as draw intrigue from the viewer, inspiring them to read comments or even leave comments asking for a definition.
@odigbo #fyp ♬ original sound – samongito
@fw.sxsa Please #fyp #viral #foryou #foryoupage #fypage #eyp ♬ Intervallo II – Ennio Morricone
@tre.flipz Oh my goodness Valentine 😩 #foryoupage #foryou #fypシ゚viral ♬ Beckham – Dee Billz & Kyle Richh & Kai Swervo
@stackzjoel Like its not rizz yall need to lock in #fypage #xybca #relatable #commentsection #rizzler #viral ♬ original sound – Eric Jerk Parson
For the full history of EYP, be sure to check out Know Your Meme's encyclopedia entry for more information.
