ICR

What Does ICR Mean in a Text?

The Quick Answer

ICR means "I Can't Remember."

More Observations...

The abbreviation ICR is typically used with the meaning "I Can't Remember" when the sender cannot recall something at that particular moment. ICR is similar in meaning to IDR (I Don't Remember), but implies that it is likely that you will remember soon.

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When I write ICR, I mean this:

ICR usually indicates a temporary loss of memory.

Summary of Key Points

"I Can't Remember" is, by far, the most common meaning for ICR when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)

ICR
Definition:	I Can't Remember
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	4: Difficult to guess
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Examples of ICR in Sentences

Here are examples of ICR in conversations:

• Ronnie: What did you have for lunch last tuesday?
• Reggie: ICR. That's a ridiculous question, I can't remember what I had for dinner last night!

• Alice: Did you feed the cat?
• Giles: ICR. I've been so busy today.

An Academic Look at ICR

ICR is an abbreviation of the sentence "I Can't Remember." As it can be pronounced using its individual letters (i.e., "Eye See Arr"), it 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 might have just said "I Can't Remember" or something like "I've Forgotten" instead of using ICR.

Example of ICR Used in a Text

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