DYK

Texting & Internet Slang abbreviation · Social Media

DYK
Stands forDid you know?
CategoriesTexting & Internet Slang

DYK stands for Did you know?, a social media abbreviation.

Introduces a surprising fact or piece of trivia in social media posts, captions and newsletters, as in "DYK: honey never spoils." Used by brands, museums, schools and individuals.

Example: DYK: a day on Venus lasts longer than a whole Venusian year.

Usage notes

Popular on Instagram carousels, X threads and TikTok captions as an engagement hook, since trivia invites shares and comments. Wikipedia's main page has long run a "Did you know..." section for new articles. Acceptable in professional and educational posts.

More social media abbreviations

  • CW – Content warning
  • DAE – Does anyone else...?
  • DITL – Day in the life
  • DM – Direct message
  • DNI – Do not interact
  • DP – Display picture
  • DYOR – Do your own research
  • ELI5 – Explain like I'm 5
  • ESH – Everyone sucks here
  • ETA – Edited to add
  • EUC – Excellent used condition
  • F4F – Follow for follow

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