IDK

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/aɪ diː ˈkeɪ/
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A brief way to say the speaker doesn’t know.

Examples

  • When they mentioned the new policy, IDK.
  • We were supposed to pick a restaurant, IDK.
  • She said she'll join later but IDK.
  • The joke went over my head, IDK.
  • I asked him for the time but IDK.

Similar words

beats me
no idea
who knows
not sure
no clue
don't know
haven't a clue
unsure

Meanings

I don’t know

technology
informal
An abbreviation used in casual online messages to say that the speaker does not know something.

Examples

  • I asked him for the time but IDK.
  • She said she'll join later but IDK.
  • When they mentioned the new policy, IDK.
  • He texted me the answer yet IDK.
  • We were supposed to pick a restaurant, IDK.
  • The joke went over my head, IDK.

Similar words

Etymology

From the initial letters of the English phrase I don’t know, formed as an internet abbreviation.

FAQ

What does IDK mean?

IDK means "I don’t know", a brief way to say the speaker doesn’t know.

What does IDK stand for?

IDK stands for the initial letters of the phrase I don’t know.

How is IDK used in conversation?

IDK is used in casual online messages to indicate that the speaker does not know something.

Is IDK formal or informal?

IDK is informal, so it is not suited for formal writing.

What domain is IDK associated with?

The domain of IDK is technology, especially online communication.

What are common synonyms for IDK?

Synonyms for IDK include "no idea", "don't know", "unsure", "no clue", "not sure", "haven't a clue", "beats me", and "who knows".

Where does IDK come from?

IDK originated from the initial letters of the English phrase I don’t know, created as an internet abbreviation.

Can IDK be used in professional emails?

Because IDK is informal, it is generally avoided in professional emails.

Does IDK have any other meanings?

IDK has only the meaning "I don’t know"; there are no other senses listed.

Is IDK considered an abbreviation or an acronym?

IDK is an abbreviation, not a full acronym, formed from the first letters of a phrase.

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