IKT
What Does IKT Mean in a Text?
IKT means "I Knew That" or "I Know That."The abbreviation IKT can mean "I Knew That" or "I Know That," both definitions indicate that the sender was already aware of the information in question.
IKT often (though not always) indicates that the sender does not appreciate being reminded.
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When I write IKT, I mean this:
IKT. There's no need to remind me.
Summary of Key Points
First Definition for IKT
IKT means "I Knew That." This is the most common definition for IKT on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X (Twitter).IKT | |
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Definition: | I Knew That |
Type: | Abbreviation |
Guessability: | 4: Difficult to guess |
Typical Users: | Adults and Teenagers |
Second Definition for IKT
IKT also means "I Know That":IKT | |
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Definition: | I Know That |
Type: | Abbreviation |
Guessability: | 4: Difficult to guess |
Typical Users: | Adults and Teenagers |
Examples of IKT in Sentences
Here are examples of IKT being used in conversations:- Barry: The match starts at seven tonight, not six.
- Bob: IKT. I told you.
- Sasha: I've just booked my holiday.
- Jack: IKT. I saw it in the diary.
An Academic Look at IKT
IKT is typically used as a standalone declarative sentence (i.e., a statement). In other words, it is not normally used as another part of speech within a wider sentence.As it is pronounced using its individual letters (i.e., "Eye Kay Tee"), IKT is classified as an initialism abbreviation. Initialisms are different to acronyms, which are spoken like words.
What Did We Say before Texting and Social Media?
Before the digital era, we would probably have just said "I Knew That" or "I Know That" instead of using IKT.Example of IKT Used in a Text
IKT
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See Also
AFAIK (As Far As I Know) DAMHIK (Don't Ask Me How I Know) IAK (I Already Know) IKH (I Know, Huh (i.e. it's obvious))Quiz
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