IKYP

What Does IKYP Mean in a Text?

The Quick Answer

IKYP (I'll Keep You Posted) means "I will provide you with updates as they occur."

More Detail...

It is typically used at the end of a conversation. Occasionally, it is seen as WKYP and sometimes IWKYP (rare).

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When I write IKYP, I mean this:

IKYP means "I will keep you posted (i.e., updated)."

Summary of Key Points

"I'll Keep You Posted" is, by far, the most common meaning for IKYP when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)

IKYP
Definition:	I'll Keep You Posted
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	4: Difficult to guess
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Examples of IKYP in Sentences

Here is an example of IKYP in a conversation:

• Charlie: Janice has her driving test tomorrow.
• Jordan: Wish her luck!
• Charlie: IKYP.

An Academic Look at IKYP

IKYP is used as a standalone declarative sentence (i.e., a statement), which translates best as "I will keep you posted." In other words, it is not used as another part of speech within a wider sentence. As it is pronounced using its individual letters (i.e., "Aye Kay Yoo Pee"), IKYP 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 said something like "I'll update you as the situation changes" instead of IKYP.

Example of IKYP Used in a Text

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