NK

What Does NK Mean in a Text?

NK means "Not Known," "No Kidding," and "No Kids."

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When I write NK, I mean this:

meaning of NK

"Not Known"

Summary of Key Points

First Definition for NK

NK means "Not Known." This is the most common definition for NK on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X (Twitter).
NK
Definition:Not Known
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 2
2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Second Definition for NK

This meaning was also noted:
NK
Definition:No Kidding?
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 2
2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Third Definition for NK

NK also means "No Kids." This is the most common definition for NK on online dating sites, such as Craigslist, Tinder, Zoosk and Match.com, as well as in text messages and on adult chat forums:
NK
Definition:No Kids
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 3

3: Guessable

Typical Users:typical user

Adults

Example of NK Used in a Text

NK
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