Definition

In web forums, IBTL typically stands for "in before the lock." You're most likely to encounter this acronym in heated threads and discussions, which users think will be locked by a forum'smods.

Origin

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Karla

Karla is one bad girl!!! By bad I mean don’t mess with her or her people. She is super friendly and kind. The life of the party. But she is also very smart and on top of her game! She doesn’t really need a man to define her. She’s independent all on her own! She can hold down the house. She’s also very feisty if you catch her in her bad side. She’ll break your neck. She is super loyal to her people! She will always put others first. Her lucky number is 11. Kick it with a Karla she a baddie!

📱 Gen-Z / Internet Slang
Intermediate

sarah morrow

A free-spirited party girl who's always game for adventure, brings chaotic good energy wherever she goes, and refuses to apologize for having fun.

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Beginner

CRS

A forgetful person may use CRS to stand for "can't remember stuff." You're most likely to encounter this acronym in a text or chat message, while talking to someone who is trying and failing to remember something.

📱 Gen-Z / Internet Slang
Beginner

afaic

as far as I'm concerned

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Beginner

hard charger

A nickname that U.S. Marines call eachother when referring to an individual Marine that does their job well and is well respected among other Marines.

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Intermediate

crackerdog

Completely unhinged, bonkers, or off your rocker—but specifically the kind of insane where you're bouncing around with manic, goal-driven energy instead of just sitting there drooling. Think 'missing a few marbles but running laps around the field while you search for them.'

📱 Gen-Z / Internet Slang

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Eternity leave

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