Did you mess up doing something and you\u2019re not entirely sure what to say because of it? Or were you trying to say \u201cIDK\u201d and maybe mistyped on the keyboard? Or is someone trying to tell you something you already know? If any of the above is the case, \u201cISK\u201d is the phrase you need. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression.<\/p>\n
There are multiple different meanings for \u201cISK\u201d so context is incredibly important in knowing what the user meant. Most commonly, \u201cISK\u201d is typically used as a spoof of \u201cIDK\u201d. This came about because the \u201cS\u201d and \u201cD\u201d keys are next to each other on a keyboard, and it became such a common typo that people have started using \u201cISK\u201d instead of \u201cIDK\u201d on purpose. So in short, it means: I don\u2019t know, I should know, and I suck. <\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cISK\u201d can also be used to mean \u201cI suck\u201d. Perhaps you forgot to do something someone asked you to do, and when they remind you about it, you may reply with, \u201csorry, ISK\u201d. Further, \u201cISK\u201d may also mean \u201cI should know\u201d. If someone is trying to tell you a piece of information and you already know it, you may respond with, \u201cISK, I was there\u201d.<\/p>\n