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Inb4 (short for “in before”) is an acronym/slang term used to predict a future response or occurrence. Although “inb4” was first used on 4-chan, an anonymous image board platform, the term has since spread to other platforms such as Reddit and YouTube. In this article, we’ll walk you through everything there is to know about this slang term, so you can stay up-to-date whenever you spot it online.
- “Inb4” (short for “in before”) is used to predict something that will be posted by another user.
- “Inb4” can also be used to predict something that will happen, like locking a thread or banning a user.
- “Inb4” comments carry the same energy as someone who replies “First” to an online video when they are the first commenter.
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