IDC
4 synonyms for IDC, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Abbreviation — Used in messages and online to say that you have no preference or are not bothered about something.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
I don't care
not fussed
dgaf
How to use IDC
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
idc either way
idc tbh
honestly idc
Very informal; keep it out of work messages, where not fussed or either is fine reads better.
Etymology
An initialism of the phrase I don't care.
Full origin of IDC →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.
