phrase Internet Slang

IIRC

/ˌaɪ aɪ ɑːr ˈsiː/ · phrase · informal

If I Recall Correctly — a soft hedge before stating something from memory.

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Definitions

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A way to share info without claiming total authority, leaving room to be corrected.

“IIRC you don't even need a ticket for that section.”
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2

Used to flag that you're going off memory and might be slightly off.

“He moved to Leeds in 2019, iirc.”
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3

A polite hedge meaning 'if I recall correctly,' added when you're fairly sure but not certain of a fact.

“IIRC the game comes out in October, but double-check.”
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IIRC In A Sentence

IIRC the recipe wants two eggs, not three.
She was the manager back then, iirc, before she got promoted.
The bar closes at midnight on weekdays iirc.

Origin & Usage

A text and forum abbreviation from the early internet era, closely related to AFAIK and IIRC's cousin 'IIRC.' It spread through Usenet and IRC chat in the 1990s.

Variants iircif i recall correctlyif i remember correctly
Tags #acronym#internet#texting

People Also Ask

What does IIRC mean in texting?

It means 'if I recall correctly,' used to flag that you're stating something from memory and could be slightly wrong. It softens the claim.

What's the difference between IIRC and AFAIK?

IIRC is about your own memory, while AFAIK is about the limits of your knowledge. They're often interchangeable in casual use.

Is IIRC formal?

It's casual internet shorthand, fine for texts and forums but you'd write it out in professional contexts.

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