IMB

What Does IMB Mean in a Text?

The Quick Answer

IMB means "I'm Bored."

More Observations...

The abbreviation IMB indicates that the sender is disinterested in what they are currently doing and probably wishes to be somewhere else. The use of IMB implies that the sender has no way of getting out of the activity that is causing their boredom; e.g., they are probably at work or are being obliged to participate in something that they would really rather not do. The statement "I'm Bored" and the abbreviation IMB are often used by children and teenagers. Child care experts believe boredom can be a positive state as it forces the cultivation of imagination and self-motivation as the youngster tries to find ways to alleviate their boredom. "I'm Bored" is also often abbreviated as IAB.

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When I write IMB, I mean this:

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Summary of Key Points

"I'm Bored" is, by far, the most common meaning for IMB when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)

IMB
Definition:	I'm Bored
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	3: Guessable
Typical Users:	Adults, Teenagers and Under 13s

Examples of IMB in Sentences

Here are examples of IMB in conversations:

• Martin: What are you doing today?.
• Nina: Nothing.IMB.

• Kelly: Are you really going to leave home?
• Julie: Yes, IMB with my parents telling me what to do.

An Academic Look at IMB

IMB is an abbreviation of the sentence "I'm Bored" or "I Am Bored." It is often used as a standalone declarative sentence (i.e., a statement). In other words, it is not always used as another part of speech within a wider sentence.

What Did We Say before Texting and Social Media?

Before the digital era, we would have just said "I'm Bored" instead of using IMB.

Example of IMB Used in a Text

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