FYI

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abbreviation

for your information

"… And just FYI, my own days on the Chester's Mill PD are over."

—Stephen King

(FYI, everyone who is anyone is sitting in the Grill Room for lunch, not the more formal Pool Room.)

—Entertainment Weekly

FYI

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noun

ˌef-ˌwī-ˈī 

plural FYIs

: a usually brief statement or communication that is intended to advise or warn someone

Just an FYI, the district office will be closed Monday …

—BettyLou DeCroce

Examples of FYI in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

In 2015, businessman Ryan De Nino appeared on Season 2 of the FYI reality series Married at First Sight, in which he was matched with receptionist Jessica Castro. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026

Unlike its past seasons on FYI, Lifetime and A+E, Peacock is dropping episodes in multiple batches over the course of six weeks. — Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026

This appears to be the original theatrical edition and not one of the alternate versions later released, FYI. — Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 27 May 2026

The fabric is lightweight and comfortable without appearing flimsy, and the wide-leg pants move beautifully while walking (and look great with a bandeau, FYI). — Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1986, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for FYI

• ai
• aye
• bae
• bi
• buy
• by
• bye
• chai
• chi
• cry
• die
• dry