ISB

What Does ISB Mean in a Text?

The Quick Answer

ISB means "I'm So Bored."

More Observations...

The abbreviation ISB 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 at work or are being obliged to participate in something that they would really rather not do). The statement "I'm So Bored" and the abbreviation ISB are often used by children and teenagers. Childcare experts believe boredom can be a positive state for children, as it forces the cultivation of imagination and self-motivation as they are obliged to find ways to alleviate their boredom. ISB is similar in meaning to, but slightly more emphatic than, IMB (I'm Bored) and IAB (I Am Bored). It is less emphatic than BOOMM (Bored Out Of My Mind) and BBB (Bored Beyond Belief).

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When I write ISB, I mean this:

ISB, even my toys are boring.

Summary of Key Points

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

ISB
Definition:	I'm So Bored
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	4: Difficult to guess
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Examples of ISB in Sentences

Here are examples of ISB in conversations:

• Kay: Has the meeting finished yet?
• Sophie: They're still droning on about annual forecasts. ISB.

• Naggy Partner: And another thing....
• Hen-pecked Partner: ISB of this. All we ever do is argue.

An Academic Look at ISB

As it is pronounced using its individual letters (i.e., "Eye Ess Bee"), ISB is classified as an initialism abbreviation. Initialisms are different to acronyms, which are spoken like words. ISB is typically used as a standalone declarative sentence (i.e., a statement). It is not normally used as a 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 So Bored," or something like "I'm Bored" instead of using the abbreviation ISB.

Example of ISB Used in a Text

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