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IKIAG is an ironic slang acronym that stands for "I'mma Keep It A Gurt." The term was created by combining the acronyms "IKIAB," a slang phrase that means to be honest, and "Gurt," a nonsensical slang term used to describe something very smart but also very dangerous. The is sometimes used alongside the acronym "ITWH," which stands for "Ik ts was happening." The acronym is often used in brainrot videos and memes, and became popularized on TikTok in April 2025.

Origin

The slang phrases IKIAB and Gurt were introduced to TikTok^[1][2] in videos posted on April 7th and April 8th, respectively. The acronym IKIAB stands for "I'mma Keep It A Buck," which means to be honest, and "Gurt" ostensibly refers to something smart but dangerous.

The earliest known use of the combined slang term IKIAG is an April 9th, 2025, video posted by TikToker^[3] Vexbolts. The post listed off a series of "new unemployment slang," including IKIAG, gathering over 118,000 likes in roughly two weeks. The post also contains the acronym ITWH, defined as "Ik ts was happening."

Spread

The slang expression and acronym continued to spread, primarily on TikTok, heading into mid-April 2025 as it was featured in various memes, skits and posts online.

On April 10th, 2025, TikToker^[4] @glizzo7 posted a video about IKIAG as well, gathering over 490,000 plays and 80,000 likes in two weeks.

On April 15th, TikToker^[5] @trailblazers posted a video using the slang term, gathering over 1.2 million plays and 100,000 likes in a week.

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