What does YK mean on TikTok?

While using TikTok, or other social media apps like Snapchat or Twitter, you might have encountered the acronym ‘YK.’ Here’s everything to know about what it means.

Short-form video platform TikTok stands out not just for its viral dances and challenges, but also for its rich tapestry of slang, abbreviations, and catchphrases.

Many people on the app use slang terms and acronyms in order to communicate more efficiently, but if you’re out of the loop, some of these words can be a confusing.

You have probably at some point come across the term ‘YK’ while scrolling through your For You Page, whether that’s in the caption of a video, or in the comments. But what does it actually mean, and when is it used? Here’s everything to know.

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YK meaning on TikTok

On TikTok, YK usually stands for ‘You Know.’ It’s a shorthand version of the phrase and is often used as a conversational filler or to emphasize a point.

It can be used in various contexts. For instance, someone might say, “YK I just love those shoes,” to seek agreement or validation. Alternatively, it might be used to highlight a shared experience or understanding, as in, “It’s just one of those days, YK?”

The acronym often pops up in the caption of a video, in a comment section, or in direct messages, and it can be both capitalized and non-capitalized.

While it is frequently used on TikTok, the term wasn’t created on the platform, so you may see it used across a whole range of different social media apps, including Snapchat, Instagram, WhatsApp, Facebook, and YouTube.

If there are any other frequently used terms on TikTok that you don’t know the meaning of, you can check out our guide here to find out all about the app’s most popular terms.