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Iyokwim is an acronym, meaning a word formed by the first letters of a phrase, in this case standing for "If You Only Knew What I Meant". Specifically used when a double entendre is implied between 2 people within a larger group setting unbeknownst to the rest of the group.
Additionally, 'If You Only Knew What I Meant' can be whistled to the tune from the Wizard of Oz, 'If I only had a brain.' Related to 'If you know what I mean.'
The setting is at a ballpark with a group of friends. One person is going to the concessions for a hotdog and asks, 'Does anyone else want a hot dog?, IYOKWIM?' Another person responds, 'I like mine covered in chili, IYOKWIM'. The rest of the group is confused, but the 2 having just IYOKWIM'd the group are laughing. IYOKWIM.
iyokwim by Matty Martin January 27, 2007
Words you can keep
Is an acronym for: If You Know What I Mean.
Mostly used in messaging via the internet
“She looks like she’s been dragged through a hedge backwards, IYKWIM”
IYKWIM by Assdhkposwwf23 October 30, 2017
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IYKWIMAITYD 

If You Know What I Mean And I Think You Do. Extention of IYKWIM.
Yeah, I've seen that kid around before, and he's not exactly the sharpest fork in the silverware drawer, IYKWIMAITYD.
IYKWIMAITYD by Metaru November 13, 2005
Stands for "If you know what I mean" Very useful when constructing internet double entendres
Ohhhh i think you can get it harder than that sonny... iYKwIM ;)
iYKwIM by becy October 29, 2005
used in conjunction with "AITYD". This is a prime example of how ridiculous internet abbreviations for chat / forum / messaging are getting.
User 1: "these abbreviations sure are getting ridiculously long IYKWIMAITYD..."

User 2: "yeah... 'btw', you're a FUCKING RETARD."
IYKWIM by truth March 31, 2005
Iykwim means “if you know what I mean”.
Person one: I feel so lonely right now.
Person two: what? You are with like 1000 people right know.
Person one: but that doesn’t matter, I’m not lonely but I feel lonely iykwim.
Iykwim by Gayuser15987 November 14, 2021
Acronym. Stands for "If you know what I mean". Mainly used in instant messaging conversations. Can also be used in conjunction with "AITYD" (and I think you do).
"I could really go for a tossed salad for lunch."

"Oh, I've got a salad for you to toss, IYKWIM...AITYD."
IYKWIM by erin® November 24, 2003
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