What does YK mean in texting? Well, if you got “YK” in a text message, it might seem a little unclear on what it actually stands for. That’s why when Jeremy, a close friend of mine asked, “Ryan, what is the slang YK meaning?” I thought, well, let me help out!
What does YK mean in a text? YK meaning explained…
YK stands for “You’re Kidding!” It’s when someone is responding to you saying something that might be a little shocking to them. For example, if a friend says, “I just almost got hit by a bus!” The response might be, “You’re kidding!” Or “YK!!”
See also: Funny responses to “How are you?”
Alternative meanings
- Young Kid
- You’re Kind
Related: LKR meaning in a text message
Examples in a text
—Examples of YK in a text!
Example one
- James: I almost just got hit by another biker, what’s going on!? LOL!
- Brian: YK!!!!
Example two
- Kyle: Jeeze. YK! It’s like I can’t win, here.
- Susan: I know, right!?
Related: ONG meaning by text
Responses to YK
—Responses to YK!
Expected responses to YK in a text
- I’m not kidding, no!
- No way, not kidding at all!
- I know, right!?
- Jeeze, right?
- For real!
See also: TS meaning in a text
Funny responses to YK in a text
- No no no, I am kidding.
- Yes, of course I’m kidding…. No, I’m not kidding!
- Do I ever kid with you?
- You know me as someone who jokes?
- I never tell a lie!
See also: WYA meaning in a text
Q&A about the YK Meaning
—Questions about YK.
What does YK mean when a guy texts it to you?
It means “you’re kidding,” which is a type of emotional response.
What does YK mean when a girl texts it to you?
A girl might text this as a type of ’emoji’ response to a text message. She’s saying, “you’re kidding, me!”
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