Internet
In Before ‘in b4’: The Origin and Rise of Internet Slang
What does inb4 mean? It’s pretty simple: it’s an abbreviation of “in before”, a term a person uses in online conversations to pre-empt a certain strain of replies from everyone else. Deployed strategically, someone who uses inb4 can derail their opponent’s banter right from the get-go. While most internet slangs have murky histories, a few
Jessica Abrams
August 24, 2020
