phrase Internet Slang

Ijk

EYE-JAY-KAY · phrase · informal

"I'm just kidding" — softens a joke

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An acronym for "I'm just kidding," used to clarify that a prior statement was a joke. It defuses potential offense.

“Your cooking is terrible — ijk, it's actually great.”
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Ijk In A Sentence

Your cooking is terrible — ijk, it's actually great.

Origin & Usage

Initialism of "I'm just kidding," texting shorthand.

Variants ijkIJK

People Also Ask

What does "ijk" stand for?

It's short for "I'm just kidding," tacked on to signal the previous message was a joke.

How is "ijk" different from "jk"?

They mean the same thing; "ijk" is just the full "I'm just kidding" version, while "jk" is the shorter "just kidding."

When should I use "ijk"?

Add it after a teasing or sarcastic remark so the other person knows you didn't mean it seriously.

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