Ion
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Ion (pronounced "i-own") is an abbreviation that drops the apostrophe and space from "I don't." People typically use it in casual online chats, including social media, and text messages. For example, your friend might say, "Ion care what they think," instead of typing out the full phrase.
The abbreviation became especially popular among teens and young adults (Gen Zers and millennials) in the late 2010s and early 2020s on platforms like Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram, where character limits and a laid-back tone made abbreviations incredibly common. Depending on the context, ion can also add a layer of humor, disbelief, or defiance.