IKR
4 synonyms for IKR, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Abbreviation — Used to agree enthusiastically with what someone has just said, especially when it confirms something you also thought.
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.
tell me about it
How to use IKR
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
ikr!
ikr, exactly
Casual chat and social media only.
Etymology
An initialism of 'I know, right?'.
Full origin of IKR →Frequently asked questions
What does IKR mean in texting?
It stands for 'I know, right?' and signals strong agreement. Despite the question mark in the full phrase, it is not really asking anything — it invites the other person to feel confirmed.
What is the difference between IKR and 'same'?
IKR agrees with an opinion the other person expressed, as if you had been thinking it too. 'Same' says that the same thing is true of you personally. If a friend says a film was boring, ikr agrees about the film; same says you were bored as well.
