IJDK

What Does IJDK Mean in a Text?

The Quick Answer

IJDK means "I Just Don't Know."

More Observations...

The abbreviation IJDK is used to indicate a lack of knowledge or an inability to answer a question. The inclusion of the word "just" adds emphasis and may indicate that the lack of knowledge is despite the best efforts of the sender. However, it may also indicate a lack of interest in finding an answer or a solution. As such, IJDK often means something like "I Don't Know And I Don't Care."

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When I write IJDK, I mean this:

IJDK (and maybe I don't care either).

Summary of Key Points

We have summarized the key points in the table below:

IJDK
Definition:	I Just Don't Know
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	3: Guessable
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Examples of IJDK in Sentences

Here are examples of IJDK in conversations:

Child: How long until we get there?
Parent: That's the 99th time you've asked! IJDK.

Richard: Why did it all go so wrong?
Emily: IJDK. I've gone over it in my mind again and again.

An Academic Look at IJDK

IJDK is an initialism abbreviation. Technically, this means it is pronounced using its individual letters (i.e., Eye Jay Dee Kay). However, it is not often uttered using its letters. In other words, the abbreviation IJDK is for efficiency in writing and not efficiency in speech.