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“Idk” is one of the more popular slang terms people use when texting. It’s a quick and brief way to say “I don’t know” when you just don’t have the time to type out the whole sentence. Keep reading to learn exactly how to use this abbreviation and how to respond when someone sends it to you in a message. We’ve provided lots of examples for how to use it, so read on to master using idk in your messages.
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- Idk is short for “I don’t know.” It’s a very casual expression that people typically use when texting.
- Send idk when you don’t know the answer to something, are confused, or are feeling frustrated about something.
- If someone sends you idk in a text and sounds confused, help them out by providing them with more information or answering their questions.
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