Definition of «lyr»

"Lyr" is a tone indicator used at the end of a post or message to signify that the preceding text consists of song lyrics. It helps prevent confusion in digital communication where a person might otherwise think the user is speaking their own thoughts or making a literal statement. This is particularly useful when lyrics are aggressive, nonsensical, or out of context, as it clarifies the source of the words. Like other tone tags, it is part of an accessibility-focused trend to make internet slang more readable and less ambiguous.