IDK

What does IDK stand for?

I don't know

IDK is a popular acronym used to say "I don't know." It is often used as a one-word response to a question that you have no answer to.

The acronym can be seen almost anywhere online but is most frequently used in online chat and in text messaging. It may also be used by teenagers when they don't want to put forth any effort to communicate or explain how they are feeling.

Example

"IDK, my BFF Jill?"

Jerry and Elaine don't know

Related Slang

dunnoI don't know
DIIKDarned if I know
IDGII don't get it
IDKYI don't know why
DKDon't know
DRKDon't really know
HSIKHow should I know
IDNI don't know
IONOI don't know

Usage

✓ Text Messaging
✓ Online Gaming
✓ Web Forums

Last Updated: March 21, 2019

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