IAD

What Does IAD Mean in a Text?

The Quick Answer

IAD means "It All Depends."

More Observations...

The abbreviation IAD typically expresses uncertainty when responding to a question and implies that the answer is contingent upon any number of variables. IAD can also be used to avoid giving a straight answer. For example:

• Simon: Do you fancy a city break this weekend?
• Colin: I'd love to, but IAD if I can get time off work and find someone to feed the cat.
(Here, IAD indicates that the answer depends on a number of variables.)
• Police Officer: Sir, have you been drinking?
• Driver: IAD on what you mean by drinking.
(Here, IAD is being used to avoid giving a straight answer.)

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When I write IAD, I mean this:

IAD on what you mean by "playing with" and "dirt."

Summary of Key Points

"It All Depends" is, by far, the most common meaning for IAD when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)

IAD
Definition:	It All Depends
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	4: Difficult to guess
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Examples of IAD in Sentences

Here are examples of IAD in conversations:

• Kiera: Will she be happy about the deal?
• Daisy: Maybe. IAD on what sort of mood she's in.

• Alan: Want to dance?
• Zac: IAD. Are you going to tread all over my feet again?

An Academic Look at IAD

IAD is an idiomatic phrase (i.e., it uses expressions that are natural to a native speaker). IAD is an initialism abbreviation. Technically, this means it is pronounced using its individual letters (i.e., Eye Ay Dee). However, it is not spoken using its letters. In other words, the abbreviation IAD is for efficiency in writing and not efficiency in speech.

What Did We Say before Texting and Social Media?

Before the digital era, we might have said something like "Maybe, maybe not" or "We will see" instead of using IAD.

Example of IAD Used in a Text

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