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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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“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

“Developers can use the IDK and code in their favorite programming language to create applications beyond streaming channels.”

From The Verge Oct. 29, 2021

Val must rank as the actress’ most unexpected role since, IDK, Planes—the Cars spinoff in which she voiced a French racing plane.

From Slate Apr. 16, 2021

IDK y’all ... this year for Halloween I decided to not wear a costume 😓

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 1, 2019

A number of local bands will take the stage at the day-long festival, including 23-year-old rapper GoldLink, singer Ari Lennox, Maryland’s Jay IDK and the duo of Mane Squeeze and Mista Selecta.

From Washington Post Aug. 25, 2016

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