IYKYK
[/ɪf juː noʊ juː noʊ/]
Definitions
If You Know You Know — a phrase appended to a statement, reference, or joke that only people with specific shared context will understand. It simultaneously marks content as an inside reference and invites those in the know to feel a sense of belonging while leaving outsiders intrigued.
“The event playlist was immaculate. IYKYK.”
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