abbreviation
IKR
eye-kay-AR
IKR (abbreviation) means used to agree enthusiastically with what someone has just said, especially when it confirms something you also thought. Example: “'That queue was absurd.' 'ikr, we waited an hour.'”
abbreviation
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informal Used to agree enthusiastically with what someone has just said, especially when it confirms something you also thought.
"'That queue was absurd.' 'ikr, we waited an hour.'"
"ikr! I said the same thing yesterday."
How to use IKR
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA short way of saying 'I completely agree'.
When to use it
Casual chat and social media only.
Common pairings
ikr!
ikr, exactly
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'That queue was absurd.' '_____, we waited an hour.'
Etymology
An initialism of 'I know, right?'.
Synonyms
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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.
What is the meaning of IKR?
"IKR" (abbreviation) means used to agree enthusiastically with what someone has just said, especially when it confirms something you also thought.
What is another word for IKR?
Other words for "IKR" include exactly, totally, same, tell me about it.
