# IDC

CEFR B1 · Interjection

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/idc
Updated: 2026-05-10

## Definition

Stands for I don't care. You use this in text messages or online when you are not interested in something or it does not matter to you.

For teachers: Abbreviation for I don't care. An initialism used to express indifference or a lack of preference. Primarily restricted to digital communication and informal written registers.

## Examples

- IDC what we eat for dinner tonight.
- When my brother asked if I liked his new shoes, I just replied 'IDC' because I was busy.
- While IDC is efficient for rapid digital exchanges, using it in professional emails can appear dismissive or unprofessional to those unfamiliar with internet shorthand.

## Pitfalls

- Not "I am IDC about the news." but "IDC about the news." — IDC already includes the verb 'do'; adding 'am' creates a grammatical error.

## Usage notes

- Typically functions as a sentence-initial marker or a standalone response in informal digital contexts.

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