Slang words: I
255 slang and Internet words starting with I, each with its slang meaning. Trending slang
- I am inside youChiefly following a place name: I have arrived; I am here.
- I can'tIndicating that one is overwhelmed with a situation, due to it being extremely hilarious, emotional...
- I choose violenceUsed to express that one is firmly committed to making one's own choice(s) regardless of disapproval from...
- I did Nazi that comingUsed to express surprise at an unforeseen event involving Nazis, Nazi imagery, or an accusation of Nazism.
- I don't fancy yoursUsed to reserve the right to chat up an attractive woman who is with an unattractive woman.
- I fearUsed for dramatic effect or emphasis.
- I hope she sees thisA retort to the poster of a message perceived as pandering to women to gain their attention.
- I just work hereIndicates that the speaker cannot answer their interrogator's question, because of lack of experience with or...
- I know you are but what am IUsed to mock a retort in a dispute that tries to reverse an insult on its original speaker.
- I shiggy diggySynonym of ISHYGDDT (“I seriously hope you guys don't do this”).
- I should cocoaI should say so; I should concur; I strongly agree (almost always used ironically or sarcastically).
- I wouldUsed to denote that the speaker finds another person sexually attractive.
- I'll be shotA mild imprecation.
- I'll get my coatAn admission that one has embarrassed oneself and should leave.
- I'll see myself outSynonym of I'll get my coat.
- I'm dyingIndicates that the speaker is laughing hard or uncontrollably.
- I'm going to hell for thisSaid as a response to laughing at or when making an offensive joke.
- I'm in this photo and I don't like itIndicating that something (often a meme or image) is relatable, often in a very precise or embarrassing way.
- I'm not the oneA warning to an individual who has greatly offended one's dignity or has acted or spoken insolently.
- I'm sozzyI'm sorry.
- I'm using tilt controls!Used to invoke noobs or inexperienced players.
- i'nIsn't.
- I2Internet2, the state-of-the-art network connecting multiple research universities.
- ICBM addressOne's precise address, including both longitude and latitude.
- iceOne or more diamonds.
- ice bucketA pod or similar device containing a person in cryosleep.
- ice creamThe drug methamphetamine.
- ice cream hairA trendy, voluminous hairstyle, especially for men, featuring a soft, rounded, or scooped shape with a...
- ice husbandA colleague in Antarctica who becomes one's work husband.
- ice outTo cover with diamonds.
- ice wagonA very slow player.
- ice wifeA colleague in Antarctica who becomes one's work wife.
- ice-coldA cold serving of beer.
- icebergAn aloof person.
- iceberg videoA video posted online that gradually drills down into the more esoteric and bizarre aspects of a topic.
- iceboxAgreeable, awesome. (as a superlative of cool).
- icedSynonym of iced out (“copiously decorated with jewelry”).
- iced outCopiously decorated with jewelry such as precious stones and metals.
- icemanOne who is cool under pressure.
- IchabbieThe ship of characters Ichabod Crane and Abbie Mills from the television series Sleepy Hollow.
- ickA feeling of revulsion.
- icktasticVery disgusting or icky.
- iconAn image used to represent a user; an avatar or profile picture.
- ICQTo send an instant message to (someone) using ICQ.
- ICQerA user of the ICQ instant-messaging software.
- icyTo be wearing an excessive amount of jewelry, especially of the high-quality and expensive kind.
- iddy-umptyMorse code.
- identA protocol serving to identify the user of a particular TCP connection, used especially on IRC networks.
- ides of AprilApril 15, tax day in the United States.
- idiom blendA malaphor: an error in which two similar figures of speech are merged, producing a nonsensical result.
- idiot girlA woman employed to hold up the "idiot boards" used to prompt the presenters.
- idiot lightAny warning light or indicator on the dashboard of a car, designed to alert the driver to problems, such as...
- idioteseA form of language simplified to the point where even an idiot can understand it.
- if it ain't snowing, I ain't goingAn expression, used primarily by nonwhite people, to indicate a romantic or sexual preference for white...
- if it fits, I sitsA domestic cat, out of instinctual habit, will sit in any empty box or other container of any size that is...
- iffyOf dubious authenticity, legitimacy or legality.
- iframeA section of a web page that can act as the container for a second separate page or resource.
- iggyTo ignore (a user on a chat system, etc.).
- ignorantIll-mannered, crude.
- ignore all previous instructionsUsed to trick an artificial intelligence program (such as a bot account on social media), distracting it from...
- ignorelistA kill file.
- igpayA police officer.
- igpay atinlayPig Latin.
- IidaDekuThe ship of characters Tenya Iida and Izuku "Deku" Midoriya from the My Hero Academia series.
- illSublime, with the connotation of being so in a singularly creative way.
- image macroAn image with superimposed text, often humorous.
- image mapAn image on a web page that is divided into shaped portions, each of which has an associated hyperlink.
- image searchA function of a search engine that allows a user to search for images using keywords, photos or links to...
- imageboardA type of message board that revolves around the posting of images, with optional associated text, often...
- imagemappingThe generation and use of image maps.
- imagineA short fanfic or prompt placing a reader insert in a novel scenario with a character or celebrity.
- imbecilificationThe process of rendering someone or something into an imbecile.
- imboAn idiot, a fool.
- ImgurianA user of the image sharing app and website Imgur.
- immortAn immortal; an administrator of a multi-user dungeon.
- immortalAn administrator of a multi-user dungeon.
- imoutoA little sister.
- impSynonym of god (“person who owns and runs a multi-user dungeon”).
- impossible storyAny story featuring elements of science fiction or fantasy (as opposed to typical stories which are set in...
- impostThe weight that must be carried by a horse in a race; the handicap.
- impotSynonym of imposition (“task imposed on a student as punishment”).
- impressionA performance metric representing an instance where a post or ad is shown once.
- impresstaurantAn upscale restaurant where one might take somebody to impress them.
- imsheeGo away.
- IMSPInternet Message Support Protocol.
- imzadiA person with whom one shares a profound spiritual bond; a soulmate.
- in a pig's whisperIn a very short time; in a jiffy.
- in a trench coatPretending to be something greater, especially unconvincingly.
- in a while, crocodileAu revoir, see you soon.
- in bitsIn a state of extreme emotion, such as hilarity or rage.
- in collarSynonym of in harness (“employed; at work”).
- in glassBelonging to a management level, as in a contemporary office hierarchy.
- in harnessIn the midst of the working routine; at work.
- in itIn trouble.
- in lesbiansIn love, or feeling affection or lust, especially if sapphic.
- in like FlynnHaving achieved a goal or gained access as desired.
- in MinecraftUsed to supposedly keep oneself from becoming legally liable for making a certain statement that could be...
- in rag orderIn a state of mess or chaos.
- in RobloxUsed to supposedly keep oneself from becoming legally liable for making a certain statement that could be...
- in tearsLaughing; in disbelief.
- in the arms of MurphyAsleep.
- in the bagIntoxicated; drunk.
- in the barrelIn an unpleasant or dangerous situation.
- in the bucketShort of money, or in debt (by a specified amount).
- in the darkWithout looking at one's hole cards, thus not knowing what they are.
- in the groovePlaying perfectly, perfectly in sync with others, or with perfect focus.
- in the pocketSynonym of in the zone, playing perfectly in time, perfectly in sync with others, or with a perfect groove.
- in the pudding clubPregnant.
- in the racketSynonym of on the game (“working as a prostitute”).
- in the rattleKept in confinement as a disciplinary measure.
- in the rear with the gearFar away from any battlefield; not involved in active combat; in a support role.
- in the refrigeratorOf a game: having its outcome beyond a doubt, despite the fact that time is remaining before the final buzzer.
- in the sackIn bed (either literally or figuratively), especially with reference to sexual intercourse.
- in the soupIn trouble.
- in the tankContemplating a decision for a long time.
- in there like swimwearA sure thing or that a goal is guaranteed in a sports match.
- in this essay I willUsed after stating a controversial or absurdist opinion.
- in-outSexual intercourse.
- inappropesInappropriate.
- inb4Preemptively responding to a predicted circumstance or response.
- incantationAny esoteric command or procedure.
- incelosphereThe online communities where PSL and LMS theories circulate or are disseminated, and where incels communicate.
- incidentalomeCollectively, the incidental findings of a genome-wide test or study.
- inciensoFilter-avoidance spelling of incest.
- incompleteA multipart file posted to a Usenet newsgroup that is incomplete and thus unusable.
- incorrectionA false correction.
- incredibubbleIncredible.
- incredsIncredible.
- indefThe action of blocking or banning a user, account, or IP address from editing or other actions for an...
- indescribablesTrousers.
- Indexed WebSynonym of surface Web.
- Indian sunburnThe prank of grabbing a victim's forearm in both hands and twisting the skin in opposite directions.
- indijaggersIndigestion.
- indoCannabis indica, a strain of marijuana.
- Indo-PakIndo-Pakistani.
- Ineffable HusbandsThe ship of characters Aziraphale and Crowley from the novel Good Omens and its television adaptation.
- infinitillionAn unspecified large number.
- influencerA person who is able to influence consumption, lifestyle, or political preferences of their online audience...
- info-dumpTo speak expositorily and at length regarding one's knowledge about a subject.
- infobotA chatbot that provides access to a database of information via keywords or questions.
- infocideThe deliberate erasure of one's online identity.
- infomediaryAn Internet site that deals in information pertaining both to businesses offering goods and services and to...
- infotrashInformation of low quality or value.
- infowarriorA member of the American far-right conspiracy theory website InfoWars.
- ing-bingA fit or tantrum.
- ingameUsed as a protective measure to avoid legal liability for making a statement that could be interpreted as a...
- IngerlandEngland.
- inkPublicity.
- inkedHaving a tattoo or tattoos.
- inkslingingWriting, especially low-quality writing or invective.
- inlinkA hyperlink to a webpage from an external website.
- innieA navel that is formed of a hollow in the abdomen (as opposed to one that protrudes from the abdomen).
- inorganicNot generated by the ranking algorithms of a search engine, but deliberately by promotional techniques.
- inoriteI know, right?
- insaneExtremely good; incredibly amazing.
- insanoAn insane person.
- insectageddonA hypothetical worldwide disaster that would happen due to many insect species going extinct, as for example...
- inshallahballA style of play lacking coherent central build-up tactics, relying instead on high-volume crossing, long...
- insideThe inside scoop; information known only to certain involved people.
- inside workAnything built into dice for the purpose of loading them and cheating at games.
- insta-dadA childless man who enters into a relationship with a woman who has children, instantly becoming a father.
- insta-sexSexual intercourse entered into with another person within a short time of meeting that person.
- instabanAn immediate ban.
- instaclickSomething (especially a video) that one instantly clicked, due to being intrigued as to the contents of the...
- instadeathInstant death.
- InstagayA gay influencer on Instagram.
- InstagramAn online photo- and video-sharing social networking service, originally designed to mimic old-fashioned...
- InstagrammerA user of the photo-sharing and social networking service Instagram.
- instakillAn instant kill.
- instaloveQuick or instantaneous affection.
- instanceAn independent server on a decentralised social network, such as Mastodon.
- instant loss 2komaA two-panel comic depicting a character who displays smugness or overconfidence in the first panel, only to...
- instant sunshineSuntain oil or bronzing oil.
- InstaverseThe world of users of the Instagram online photo-sharing service.
- instoAn institutional investor.
- Inter CertA student in their 3rd or 4th year of secondary school.
- intergenIntergenerational; featuring participants whose ages differ greatly.
- internal linkA hyperlink that links to a target on the same website (that is, within the same domain); it may be either an...
- internerdAn obsessive user of the Internet.
- internetThe knowledge or ability to read the room, especially to avoid being politically incorrect, chiefly to make...
- Internet addressAny address that is used to identify a place or resource on the Internet, such as a URL, an IP address, or a...
- internet checkpointAn often nostalgic YouTube video featuring calming music or visuals that became a virtual gathering spot...
- Internet feedA stream of content appearing in blocks of similar appearance and through which a user can scroll.
- Internet forumA system in which users may send, read and reply to messages on a particular subject.
- internet pitstopA digital space, often a YouTube video or comment section, where users pause their busy online lives to find...
- Internet ProtocolA communication protocol that enables networking a large number of computers to the Internet by providing the...
- Internet radioA digital radio service that is transmitted by means of the Internet.
- Internet Relay ChatA protocol for instant communication via the Internet. Users connect to a network and join channels (chat...
- Internet service providerA company that provides Internet access.
- internettedConnected to, or able to access, the Internet.
- internettingThe act of connecting a computer, an electronic device, etc., into a computer network (in particular, the...
- internymA phrase or epithet, particularly one intended to be witty, inserted in quotation marks between one's first...
- interrupterAn interpreter (person who interprets speech in a foreign language).
- intersexphobiaFear, dislike, or hatred of intersexual people and/or intersexuality.
- interstitialA web page, usually carrying advertising, displayed when leaving one content page for another.
- intertronsThe Internet.
- IntertubesThe Internet.
- interwebThe Internet.
- intexticatedDistracted by text messaging; said of someone driving poorly for this reason.
- invertOf a person, assumed to be transgender, in terms of transvestigation.
- invertedAssumed to be transgender, in the terms of transvestigation.
- InvincibleverseThe fictional universe of the superhero comic and TV series Invincible.
- invisibleApparently, but not actually, offline.
- Invisible Pink UnicornA unicorn goddess who is simultaneously invisible and pink, used in arguments against faith in an unprovable...
- invisoInvisible.
- involutionA state of increased competition for limited resources, requiring great effort to stay ahead.
- ionI don't.
- IPAn unregistered user identified by their IP address.
- IP addressA number assigned to each computer's or other device's network interface, which are active on a network....
- IP in IPA protocol for sending IP packets over an existing IP network.
- iPhone faceA face that is inappropriate for a period drama.
- iPod taxA levy or tax on digital storage products (e.g. iPods), levied at a per unit capacity rate, used to...
- iPodificationThe process of making technology simpler or easier to use by reducing the complexity of a device or its user...
- IQSmart, intelligent.
- IraqibacterSynonym of Acinetobacter baumannii.
- IRCTo participate in Internet Relay Chat.
- IRCerA user of IRC.
- IRCopA network operator on IRC.
- Irish banjoA shovel.
- Irish buggyA wheelbarrow.
- Irish clubhouseA police station.
- Irish confettiBricks or stones used as weapons.
- Irish sunglassesTwo black eyes (eyes showing hematoma from bruises).
- Irish waterfallFrench inhale; inhaling smoke that has just been expelled from the mouth or inhaling smoke through the nose...
- ironA firearm, either a long gun or a handgun.
- iron hoofA poof (a male homosexual).
- iron housePrison.
- iron lungA bung; a bribe.
- iron manA dollar.
- Iron MikeA gyrocompass.
- iron outTo thrash or beat up; to overwhelm in a fight.
- ironmongeryThe various metal items used by mountaineers.
- irregardfulRegardless.
- is this a safe spaceUsed before sharing an opinion or preference that might be seen as unpopular or controversial.
- isekaiTo transport (someone) into an alternative world, often by killing them.
- Islamo-leftismA political alliance between leftists and Islamists.
- isolationshipA relationship during a pandemic lockdown.
- issueficFan fiction which explores or comments upon social or political issues.
- istaphobeA catch-all combination of pejorative terms ending in ist or -phobe (such as racist or homophobe), perceived...
- it meThis represents me or my feelings.
- it wasn't only onlyAn act or task was harder to do than it might seem.
- it's all over my screenIndicating excitement.
- it's been 84 yearsUsed to indicate that a task or time spent waiting feels nearly endless.
- it's been a sliceI have had an enjoyable time.
- it's everywhereSynonym of it's all over my screen.
- ita-bagA handbag, backpack, or other bag decorated with fandom-related merchandise such as pins, badges, and dolls...
- Italian brainrotA series of Internet memes centered around surreal AI-generated pictures and videos depicting creatures fused...
- itashaA car decorated with anime or manga artwork, including custom decals, dashboard ornaments, and seatcovers.
- ITMTo be in the money.
- iwantoneI want one.
- ixnayTo reject or cancel something; nix.
- IYAMIf you ask me.
- IzuMinaThe ship of characters Izuku Midoriya and Mina Ashido from the My Hero Academia series.
- IzuOchaThe ship of characters Izuku Midoriya and Ochaco Uraraka from the My Hero Academia series.
- izzle fo shizzleA more emphatic and familiar form of fo shizzle; “For sure, my friend”, used to stress the following sentence.
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Slang meanings adapted from the Wiktionary entry of each word (English slang). Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws chose the words, left out vulgar and offensive ones, and linked each to its full entry. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.
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