The Brief: 'IKYFL' is an abbreviation for "I know you f***king lying."

DEEP DIVE
“IKYFL” is used in texting conversations when people are given shocking news or become aware of an event that surprises them.
‘IKYFL’ in Action
CUT THE CAMERAS YOURE LYING RN IKYFL WHAT IS GOING ONNNNNNNN pic.twitter.com/m4dSicTLIO
— x læila-12 ⚔️🐁🤍 (@http_lailax) May 16, 2020
This my mild “ikyfl” face 😂 pic.twitter.com/9jVShjx0rM
— A1Hollywood (@rtodap3) May 15, 2020
thunder just shook the house ikyfl pic.twitter.com/KEAAh7Q0Yb
— g (@gwsdoja) May 14, 2020
other fandoms are getting their comeback information from korean media outlets meanwhile blinks are relying on some shopping sites ikyfl
— ℐ (@souljennie) May 12, 2020
« What’s going in? » IKYFL #90DayFiance pic.twitter.com/CBA7vJ7xj3
— Butter Pecan (@_Rakayyah) May 18, 2020
Why do some students send emails to professors like they’re talking to one of their lil friends?
Now what if I email comments about your failing grade with an lol or LMAO. Your feelings would be hurt and you’d be like IKYFL and I’d be like FOHWTWS…
See. Do better. ☺️
— Professor McShay (@ProfessorMcShay) May 14, 2020