DKY

What Does DKY Mean in a Text?

The Quick Answer

DKY means "Don't Know Yet."

More Observations...

The abbreviation DKY means you are uncertain of facts at the moment, but you expect to have confirmation at a later time or date. DKY can also mean "Don't Kid Yourself" (meaning you shouldn't be in denial about something) or "Don't Kill Yourself," which is used figuratively to mean you shouldn't push yourself too hard.

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When I write DKY, I mean this:

DKY means "Don't Know Yet."

Summary of Key Points

"Don't Know Yet" is, by far, the most common meaning for DKY when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)

DKY
Definition:	Don't Know Yet
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	3: Guessable
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Examples of DKY in Sentences

Here are examples of DKY in conversations:

• Simon: Thanks for explaining the word "many" to me. It means a lot.
• Jim: You DKY, but you'll never be a comedian.

• Helen: What time does the match start?
• Frankie: DKY, but probably 7pm.

An Academic Look at DKY

As it is pronounced using its individual letters (i.e., "Dee Kay Wye"), DKY is classified as an initialism abbreviation. Initialisms are different to acronyms, which are spoken like words.

Second Definition for DKY

This meaning was also noted:

DKY
Definition:	Don't Kid Yourself
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	4: Difficult to guess
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Example of DKY Used in a Text

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