IYKYK
initialism
'If you know, you know'
What does IYKYK mean?
IYKYK is an abbreviation of the phrase “if you know, you know.” It is often used as a way of acknowledging some common knowledge, or a shared experience.
Examples of IYKYK
One of the Nets' blockbuster signees of 2019 spent some of his Friday before the WNBA draft listening to Jay Electronica's "Universal Soldier." At least he was tweeting out the lyrics from the song. And many unfamiliar with the rapper assumed Kevin Durant was writing out his own lyrics. To which I say: IYKYK.
—Sarah Valenzuela, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2020
Frankie does not like to be separated from us, and the beagle in her reveals itself through her indignant howls behind bars. The bully sticks keep her occupied for those first 10 minutes of confinement. (For me and my girl, this is our little way of crushing the patriarchy. IYKYK.)
—Hugh Grant did it! He dropped an ace joke about his past history with Hollywood Boulevard. IYKYK.
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