Raising What does IIRC mean? The texting slang, explained for parents
What does IIRC mean? "IIRC" stands for "if I remember correctly" or "if I recall correctly." Dictionary.com calls it an internet abbreviation used when someone is recalling something they aren't 100% sure of: "IIRC, practice is at 5." It isn't rude or crude; it's a way of saying "I think so, but check."
IIRC at a glance
| Stands for | "If I remember correctly" or "if I recall correctly" source |
|---|---|
| Used when | Someone isn't 100% sure of what they recall |
| From | Digital communications |
| Rude? | No |
Checked October 2026. Slang changes fast; meanings can differ between groups of kids.
What does IIRC mean?
Short answer: "If I remember correctly."
- "IIRC, the movie comes out Friday" means "I think it's Friday."
- It's often written in lowercase: iirc.
Where IIRC comes from
Dictionary.com says it comes from digital communications and doesn't give a date. It's an older internet abbreviation.
Is IIRC a bad word?
Short answer: No. People use it when they aren't sure.
The habit kids may copy: saying "I'm not sure"
IIRC marks something as a memory, not a checked fact.
Try tonight: check it together
When your child says something they half remember, ask: "How could we check?" Then look it up together. In our program, this is the lesson "True or Made Up": checking before you believe or repeat.
FAQ
What does IIRC stand for?
"If I remember correctly" or "if I recall correctly."
Is IIRC rude?
No.
How do you use IIRC?
Before something you think is right but aren't sure of: "IIRC, it starts at 5."
Is it IIRC or iirc?
Both are used; Dictionary.com lists the lowercase form too.
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