IDC compresses “I don’t care” in chat. Casual use is harmless (“idc which restaurant, you pick”). Harsher use can read as cold (“idc what they think”).
Often paired with playful exaggeration: “idc idc idc i’m getting the chocolate one”.
Lowercase by default.
Examples
How IDC reads in the wild.
- “idc what we watch, just put something on”
- “idc what the weather does — we’re going camping”
Where you’ll see it
iMessageInstagram DMsTikTokDiscord
Common questions
What does IDC mean?
IDC stands for "I Don't Care". Short for “I don’t care” — used dismissively or playfully depending on tone.
How is IDC used?
IDC compresses “I don’t care” in chat. Casual use is harmless (“idc which restaurant, you pick”). Harsher use can read as cold (“idc what they think”). Often paired with playful exaggeration: “idc idc idc i’m getting the chocolate one”. Lowercase by default.
Where will I see IDC?
IDC is commonly used on iMessage, Instagram DMs, TikTok, Discord.