What Does IDS Mean in Texting?

When you see IDS in a text message, IDS stands for “I’m Dead Serious”.

 

What type of word is IDS?

IDS is an initialism abbreviation because IDS represents the first letter of a longer word.

  • I = I’m
  • D = Dead
  • S = Serious

 

Read on to find out when to use IDS in text messages and who uses it.  You can also learn whether you will get in trouble using IDS in a conversation.

 

Do you know what IDS means when you see it in a text?

The easiest way to understand when to use IDS in a text message is to see a few examples:

 

Text Example 1:

Do you really hate Chris?

Yes, I hate Chris, IDS!

 

 

Translation:

Do you really hate Chris?

Yes, I hate Chris, I’m Dead Serious!

 

 

 

When to Use IDS in a text message?

Use IDS when you want to strongly emphasize an opinion or idea.

 

 

Is IDS offensive to Use?

No, IDS is not offensive to use.

 

Who Uses IDS?

IDS is most often used by teenagers and young adults on text messages.

 

Common Places to see IDS 

  • Text messages
  • Social Media
  • Tik Tok

 

 

Does IDS have a different meaning on Social Media?

No, IDS means the same thing on social media as it does on text messages.

 

 

Are there any other meanings for IDS?

Sort of.  The most common meaning for IDS on text is I’m Dead Serious.  However you can come up with many other variations that are less well known just by coming up with words that start with IDS:

  • Imminent Death Syndrome
  • Impressive Dick Syndrome
  • Instantaneous Dumping Sensation

 

 

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