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often seen written as "i knaa" - is a sarcastic phrase used to mock people, typically a slow person who asks or says something ridiculous. it is usually in the form of an exclaimed sarcastic response. it was originated at the ccolr in west philly.
hey, can i get a dollar?

"i know! dont you have a job?"

i got fired

"haha, iiii knooowww!!! dude, you're at work right now idiot! im your freakin' co-worker. you just got your check 2 minutes ago you douche bag!"

no, im poor now. i want to saaavvveee.

"hahaha. iiiii knaaaa. im done. please go play in traffic SIR"
i know by Patchiz March 12, 2009
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funny catchphrase from that guy from family guy... you know the one i'm talking about
guy: I KNOW!
a terrible defenseless replying phrase used to make someone criticizing you feel retarded for doing so.
1: You are fucking retarded
2: i know
1:you don't do anything right
2:i know
1:Why are you proud of that
i know by gogogogogogogogo January 17, 2011
1.
A commonly used term in Don't Speak. Don't Speak is a contraditionary language where phases and speach ofthen begins with Don't. Like "don't" when used in this language, this word means its opposite.

2.
The opposite of "I know" meaning "I don't know"
When slapped by girlfriend...
"I know why you slapped me"
Translation: Why did you slap me? Hooker!

"Dont I know why this guy got on mitch matched socks in public!"
Translation: Why does this idiot have on mitch matched socks?
I Know by xCOBRA_CLUTCHx March 25, 2004
disbelief...... shock.... just like I know you didn't
I know that heffa did not just call me a ho!! Here Shaquan- hold my earring- I'ma tear that bitch up!!
I Know by lady D April 24, 2005
I played the game. It is me. I'm Verso. Literally. Or someone who thinks they are me. I'm, at the very least, Simon.
Hym "I know! I'm aware."
I know by Hym Iam November 18, 2025
An expression signifying an EXACT undertanding/agreement of what the speaker is saying.

Spoken very loudly or with higher intonation. Hand motion is generally used with speech.
"Can you beleive she wore that?" "I KNOW!"

"You would think the professor would give us a study guide." "I KNOW!"
I KNOW! by Schmeeph March 9, 2005
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The striver is an interesting phenomenon that is seen across college campuses. In essence, the striver is an over-achiever who comes from a working or middle class family. He may be an immigrant. He may have been a slacker in HS who was "born again" into an academic wunderkind. Or he may just be an over-achiever who is keeping at it.

The striver is willing to sacrifice his social life at the expense of Phi Beta Kappa and Summa Cum Laude. The striver is the guy who stays at the library long after you are gone. The striver is the guy who takes 30 credits/semester and considers anything below an A/4.0 failure. The striver doesn't work on campus, he is too busy finding ways to pad his resume instead of working retail or workstudy. The striver lets his grades pay his education by applying to ten scholarships a year.

The striver is a future Soros/Fullbright/Rhodes/Gates/Marshall/etc. fellow. The striver lives to study. For the striver, their fun comes from the rewards they expect to receive in return for their diligence. Be it Law School, B-School, academia, or politics. The striver seeks to find the American Dream through academic success.
Anthony was a striver. He transfered from a TTT to an IVY and graduated in 2 years. He studied his ass off and went to Penn Law. He got a Biglaw offer. But lost it all because of an unmoderated mesasgeboard.

Successful strivers:
- Barack Obama
- Harold Koh
Striver by URM Striver January 3, 2009
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