{"id":328769,"date":"2021-08-22T15:00:29","date_gmt":"2021-08-22T12:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/what-does-iykyk-mean-and-how-do-you-use-it\/"},"modified":"2021-08-22T15:00:29","modified_gmt":"2021-08-22T12:00:29","slug":"what-does-iykyk-mean-and-how-do-you-use-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-does-iykyk-mean-and-how-do-you-use-it\/","title":{"rendered":"#What Does \u201cIYKYK\u201d Mean, and How Do You Use It?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a37321fdb14c\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a37321fdb14c\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-does-iykyk-mean-and-how-do-you-use-it\/#If_You_Know_You_Know\" >If You Know, You Know<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-does-iykyk-mean-and-how-do-you-use-it\/#Where_IYKYK_Comes_From\" >Where IYKYK Comes From<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-does-iykyk-mean-and-how-do-you-use-it\/#References_to%E2%80%A6_Something\" >References to\u2026 Something<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-does-iykyk-mean-and-how-do-you-use-it\/#Not_For_Everyone\" >Not For Everyone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-does-iykyk-mean-and-how-do-you-use-it\/#How_to_Use_IYKYK\" >How to Use IYKYK<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#What Does \u201cIYKYK\u201d Mean, and How Do You Use It?&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-745197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IYKYK-Cover-Photo.jpg?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IYKYK-Cover-Photo.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IYKYK-Cover-Photo.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"IYKYK Hashtag Yellow Background\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">Vann Vicente<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you\u2019re not in the know about the newest internet acronyms, you may not have heard of \u201cIYKYK.\u201d Read on to find out what this elusive term is and how to use it.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_You_Know_You_Know\"><\/span>If You Know, You Know<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>IYKYK stands for \u201cif you know you know.\u201d This acronym implies that a post or message will make sense to some people and make no sense to others. Often, the post will have some callback to a particular experience that will instantly stand out to those who are \u201cin the know.\u201d It can be written in both the uppercase IYKYK and the lowercase \u201ciykyk.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>IYKYK is often typed as a hashtag added to the caption of a picture or video, especially on <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">social media<\/a> platforms like TikTok and Instagram. For example, someone might post a video of themselves at a party with the caption, \u201cLast night was crazy! #iykyk.\u201d This implies that something specific h<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ened at that gathering that only the people there will understand.<\/p>\n<p>This is similar to an \u201cinside joke,\u201d which is a funny anecdote that only a couple of friends will understand. They both imply that there is some inside knowledge that makes something amusing.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_IYKYK_Comes_From\"><\/span>Where IYKYK Comes From<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unlike many internet slang terms that we cover on this site, \u201cIYKYK\u201d is a recent invention. The acronym and phrase first appeared on <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.urbandictionary.com\/define.php?term=iykyk\">Urban Dictionary<\/a> in December of 2016, well into the social media age. It started appearing in social media posts earlier that year before becoming a popular acronym several years later.<\/p>\n<p>One of the things that helped launch the acronym into the mainstream is a 2018 song by the American rapper Pusha T titled \u201cIf You Know You Know.\u201d In 2020, IYKYK became even more popular because of a rapidly growing TikTok hashtag, where users would make videos for specific audiences. The term peaked on Google Trends in early 2020.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>Why Is TikTok So Popular? Why the Social Network Is Unique<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"References_to%E2%80%A6_Something\"><\/span>References to\u2026 Something<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So what exactly should one \u201cknow\u201d to be in the know? It depends on who\u2019s posting. If it\u2019s on a large, public platform like TikTok or Twitter, the content is likely trying to appeal to a specific but large audience.<\/p>\n<p>If the post refers to a specific type of activity or hobby, you would understand if you engaged in that hobby. For example, if someone posts a video with the caption \u201cMusic production woes #iykyk,\u201d it may make sense to you if you also produce music. It also applies to a fanbase for a piece of media, like a TV show or video <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Another typical example of an IYKYK scenario is a shared experience among an age group or upbringing. For example, someone might post, \u201cWhen I\u2019m in virtual class and my camera is turned off #iykyk.\u201d While the content of this post might make perfect sense to a teenager who went to school during virtual classes, it might not make any sense for someone who never experienced that.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Not_For_Everyone\"><\/span>Not For Everyone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-745728\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/instagram-app-stores-live-smartphone.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Instagram app open on a smartphone displaying stories and live feeds.\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/new-york-usa-june-23-2017-665858467\">PixieMe\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>When someone uses IYKYK on a more private feed, such as their Instagram stories, then they are likely hinting at a specific group of their friends and acquaintances. These posts are normally associated with a specific shared experience with other people. To put it simply, if you were there, you\u2019d understand. If not, you wouldn\u2019t.<\/p>\n<p>For example, if you\u2019ve been hopping on Zoom movie nights with your friends for the past few days, something funny might have happened in one of those calls. Therefore, you might post an Instagram story that references the incident, along with \u201cIYKYK\u201d as a subtle wink at your friends. If one of your other friends didn\u2019t show up to the call, they likely wouldn\u2019t understand the reference.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Use_IYKYK\"><\/span>How to Use IYKYK<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to use IYKYK, make a social post with a subtle hint to an event, experience, or shared interest that not everyone shares. Don\u2019t give away too much, or the post will cease to be a fun, inside reference between you and others.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few ways you can add IYKYK to your captions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cThis <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trip<\/a> to Vegas was definitely special. #IYKYK\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cWhen the season finale turns out crazier than you expected #iykyk\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cWell, I\u2019m never going on dating apps again. 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