I Don't Know.
I Don't Know. One of the most-used texting abbreviations.
"idk man, sounds sus to me."
Idk means: I Don't Know. One of the most-used texting abbreviations.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
Idk means: I Don't Know. One of the most-used texting abbreviations.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.
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(internet slang, text messaging) , often used as an affirmational response.
(internet slang, slang) (said about finding someone attractive).
I don't care. Used to signal indifference to a question, choice or outcome — most often "where should we eat?" answered with "idc, you pick". Can sound friendly and easygoing or short and dismissive depending on context and what comes around it.
(Internet slang, text messaging) , as opposed to iryo.
idk means: I Don't Know. One of the most-used texting abbreviations.. Register: neutral, standard English. Common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; always check the context before producing it yourself. A formal-English equivalent (a synonym or descriptive phrase) is usually safer in writing. When in doubt, paraphrase rather than reuse the slang form.
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(internet slang, text messaging) : indicates agreement with a previously mentioned idea, statement, viewpoint, etc.