“IDK” is an abbreviation that stands for “I don’t know.” It’s commonly used in informal communication, such as texting or online messaging, to indicate uncertainty or lack of knowledge about a particular topic or question.
Abbreviation
Meaning
Emotion
IDK
I don’t know
Confusion / Answer to a question
Safe for work
Safe for children
No
Yes
Examples and other meanings
“Do you know where we’re meeting tonight?” “IDK, maybe at the coffee shop?” Emotion: Uncertainty Intention: Expressing lack of knowledge or uncertainty about a topic or question.
“IDK what to wear to the party. Any suggestions?” Emotion: Uncertainty Intention: Expressing lack of knowledge or uncertainty about a topic or question.
“How many pages was the reading assignment?” “IDK, I forgot to check.” Emotion: Uncertainty Intention: Expressing lack of knowledge or uncertainty about a topic or question.
