IDC
IDC (abbreviation) means used in messages and online to say that you have no preference or are not bothered about something. Example: “idc where we eat, you pick.”
How to Use IDC
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSaying you are not bothered either way.
Very informal; keep it out of work messages, where not fussed or either is fine reads better.
If you want to sound relaxed rather than blunt, idm, I don't mind, is the friendlier choice.
Trace the full origin ↓Fill the Gap
Can you complete this real example?
_____ where we eat, you pick.
Etymology
An initialism of the phrase I don't care.
Synonyms
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does IDC mean in a text?
It stands for I don't care. It can be genuinely easy-going, meaning any option suits you, or dismissive, meaning the subject is not worth your attention.
Is IDC rude?
It depends entirely on context. Answering idc to a choice of takeaway is relaxed; answering idc to someone's problem reads as cold. Softening it with something like idc either way helps.
What is the difference between IDC and IDK?
IDC means I don't care, so you have no preference. IDK means I don't know, so you lack the information. Answering idk to what do you want for dinner means you have not decided; idc means you will eat anything.