Has the recipient sent you “idek” in reply to your text on Snapchat, TikTok, or Instagram? It is an internet slang for showing unawareness related to something. This article will explain what idek means in the text along with its usage in conversations.
What Does Idek Mean in Texting
Idek is the abbreviation for “I don’t even know,” which is used to express ambiguous or unsure behavior regarding a specific situation or action. It is a short, quick and informal way in a conversation to let anyone that you do not know about something. It is a similar term to ionk that is often used in texting or on social media platforms like Snapchat.
Examples
A few use cases that indicate how idek is used in real-life communication are described below.
Example 1
Lainey: Are you going to watch the ice hockey match?
Humberto: dek for now. I will make a plan according to my brother’s opinion.
Example 2
Maren: Why didn’t you save your friend when he was jumping from the cliff?
Elvira: Idek, I was too shocked to react.
Example 3
Rhett: Are you going to pass your exam this year?
Valentino: Idek, I have given my best. Let’s see what happens on results day.
Example 4
Corbin: Your bsf was telling me that you broke my car. Is it true?
Paula: Idek, I have not done anything.
Similar Idek Slang
- Idek is the variation from slang idk, so it can be also used for saying “I don’t know.”
- Another term idefk, is similar to idek but used in a stronger sense to say “I don’t even f––king know.”
