DKFS

What Does DKFS Mean in a Text?

DKFS means "Don't Know for Sure." The abbreviation DKFS means that you are uncertain if something is true or accurate. It can be used in relation to details, information or feelings, and lets someone know that what you are saying may not be 100 percent correct.

In America the phrase "for sure" is used to mean definitely e.g. "The parcel will arrive on Friday for sure."

Image for DKFS

When I write DKFS, I mean this:

meaning of DKFS

DKFS means you're uncertain of the facts.

Summary of Key Points

"Don't Know for Sure" is the most common definition for DKFS on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
DKFS
Definition:Don't Know for Sure
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 3
3: Guessable
Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Examples of DKFS in Sentences

Here are examples of DKFS being used in conversations:
  • Steve: If I ever need a heart transplant I'd want my ex's. It's never been used.
  • Sam: DKFS, but I think you might be right.
  • Sarah: What time did Donna leave work yesterday?
  • Steph: 3pm I think, but I DKFS. Do you want me to find out?

An Academic Look at DKFS

DKFS is an initialism abbreviation. This means it is pronounced using its individual letters (i.e., Dee Kay Eff Ess), but as this is harder to say than "Don't know for sure," it is not often spoken using its letters. In other words, the abbreviation DKFS is for efficiency in writing and not efficiency in speech.

What Did We Say before Texting and Social Media?

Before the digital era, we might have said something like "that might not be correct" instead of DKFS.

Example of DKFS Used in a Text

DKFS
author logo

This page is maintained by the Cyber Definitions Editorial Team.

Help Us Improve Cyber Definitions

  • Do you disagree with something on this page?
  • Did you spot a typo?
  • Do you know a slang term that we've missed?
Please tell us using this form.

Quiz

Try our fun quiz to test your knowledge of slang and texting abbreviations.
gold cup
Gold

gold cup
Silver

gold cup
Bronze

0
  • This test has questions.
  • A correct answer is worth 5 points.
  • You can get up to 5 bonus points for a speedy answer.
  • Some questions demand more than one answer. You must get every part right.
  • Beware! Wrong answers score 0 points.
  • 🏆 If you beat one of the top 3 scores, you will be invited to apply for the Hall of Fame.
Scoring System

Cyber Guru (+)
Cyber Hero (+)
Cyber Captain (+)
Cyber Sergeant (+)
Cyber Recruit (+)