What Does IBU Mean in a Text?
The Quick Answer
IBU means "Ibuprofen" and "International Bitterness Unit."More Detail...
The abbreviation IBU is often used as a contraction of the name of the NSAID "Ibuprofen." In the beer brewing industry and amongst connoisseurs of beer, IBU means "International Bitterness Unit." In this context an IBU is a measure of how bitter a lager or ale is.Image for IBU
When I write IBU, I mean this:
"Ibuprofen"
Summary of Key Points
First definition of IBU
"Ibuprofen" is a common definition for IBU on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.| IBU | |
|---|---|
| Definition: | Ibuprofen |
| Type: | Word and Abbreviation |
| Guessability: |  3: Guessable |
| Typical Users: |  Adults and Teenagers |
Second definition of IBU
In relation to beer, "International Bitterness Unit" is a common definition for IBU.| IBU | |
|---|---|
| Definition: | International Bitterness Unit |
| Type: | Word and Abbreviation |
| Guessability: |  4: Difficult to guess |
| Typical Users: |  Adults |
Example of IBU Used in a Text
IBU
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