IYKWIM
Texting & Internet Slang abbreviation · Texting and Chat
| Stands for | If you know what I mean |
|---|---|
| Categories | Texting & Internet Slang |
IYKWIM stands for If you know what I mean, a texting and chat abbreviation.
Hints at something implied or unspoken, often with a wink, a hint of gossip or an inside joke. The reader is trusted to fill in what the writer leaves out.
Example: She "forgot" to invite him again, iykwim, so expect drama.
Usage notes
Older than the now-popular IYKYK (if you know, you know). Often signals gossip or suggestiveness, so be careful how it might be read in a work context. Most younger readers now find the shorter IYKYK more natural.