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IDK

American  

abbreviation

  1. I don't know.


Etymology

Origin of IDK

From its use in digital communications

Example Sentences

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IDK 2022 was the year of the dance floor, and IDK’s EP, titled “Simple,” was one of dance music’s strongest releases.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 9, 2023

“Pitchers use it as mechanism to stay locked in during games. It burns like crazy and IDK why some guys thinks it helps them but in no way is it `sticky.’

From Seattle Times Oct. 9, 2022

Roku says it hopes the IDK will lead to innovation around internet-of-things applications, such as connecting a Roku device to a thermostat or game development.

From The Verge Oct. 29, 2021

You never get an answer outside of, IDK, Suyin Beifong felt like it?

From Slate Aug. 19, 2020

Performing at his first sold-out show in the DMV, IDK seemed to relish the experience, surveying the crowd and breathing in its energy.

From Washington Post Nov. 30, 2019

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