ICBW
ICBW has 2 meanings
I could be wrong
Example
I think she was coming over around 6, although ICBW
ICBW often stands for "I could be wrong"
Related Slang
| ICOCBW | I could, of course, be wrong |
| Errz | Errors |
| MT | Mistype |
| CX | Correction |
| IIRC | If I remember correctly |
| CMIIW | Correct me if I'm wrong |
| Mistext | A text sent to the wrong person |
| WC | Wrong chat |
| WCGW | What could go wrong |
| IDK | I don't know |
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It could be worse
When you describe a bad situation and someone responds with ICBW, the acronym likely stands for "it could be worse." This phrase is meant to reassure you because your situation is not as bad as it could be.
Of course, the fact that your current situation could be worse does not actually make it less bad. So feel free to respond with a sarcastic "wow TY ur absolutely right" (written with a trailing "/s" for maximum effect) whenever someone sends you ICBW.
Example
I have to spend Friday night babysitting my little brother! :-(
ICBW, at least u r getting paid for it
A man who likely constantly sends ICBW
Related Slang
| PWOF | Putting wood on the fire |
| PMWOF | Putting more wood on the fire |
| HOPE | Have Only Positive Expectations |
| BOTD | Benefit of the doubt |
| TRBL | Terrible |
| FBOW | For better or worse |
| BLTN | Better late than never |
| Salty | Upset |
Can you survive our Dungeons & Dragons slang quiz?
Not sure whether what you just said is actually correct? Just follow up your statement with ICBW (I could be wrong). Then, no one can blame you for being wrong, because you already admitted that you might be!
For example, ICBW about ICBW standing for "I could be wrong." Yes, it's true! In some contexts, ICBW stands for "it could be worse." However, if the worst thing that happens here is that you learn both definitions for ICBW, well ... ICBW.