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ikw is a substitute for the phrase "ikr" or "i know right." Ikw stands for "i know wright," and is a fun way to reference the quirks and nuances of the english language with there being an abundance of homophones, allowing words and phrases to be pronounced the same way but spelled completely differently. It is also cool if you know anyone with the last name wright.
Erin: what is the point of putting a w in wright if it is pronounced the same as without the w?
Jessica: ikw!
ikw by sadboi smartypants January 9, 2020
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“I know who”
Guy1: dude IKW likes you!
Guy2:dude tell me!
Ikw by Thesolotello March 12, 2019

Misellia Ikwan 

Someone who has a soft and beautiful voice. She's not only goot at singing but is also good for acting! She's also a devoted Muslim and believes Allah SWT.
Misellia Ikwan loves Allah SWT and the Prophet Muhammad.
Misellia Ikwan by Real Vegan June 26, 2022
I know what you mean.
Katie: I hate doing homework over the summer!
Ed: ikwym
ikwym by palmizer September 3, 2007
(chat expression) I Know What You Mean
a)Did you get me?
b)IKWUM, but I can't accept it.
ikwum by Maziar Rezaei Mazinani December 10, 2004
ikwypia stands for "i know who you pretend i am." these are lyrics from "Washing Machine Heart" by Mitski. Any cultured person/mitski stan should be able to read this easily.
That girl's status on discord was "ikwypia" shes probably a mitski stan.
ikwypia by sleepyhead<3 February 14, 2022
An african war spear, named after the sound it made when it entered the enemy's body and he/she screamed IKWALA!!
African 1: Throws spear
African 2: Gets stabbed and Yells IKWALA!!!!
But seriously who says ikwala when they get stabbed?
ikwala by Anaquel October 24, 2007
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