INC

What Does INC Mean in a Text?

INC means "Incoming" (Gaming Term), "Incorporated" and "Including."

Incoming

In gaming, the abbreviation INC is used with the meaning "Incoming" as a warning that bombs or spells have been deployed against a player or team, or that enemies are about to attack. In this context, INC means 'Watch Out!' or 'Standby!'.

Incorporated

In business, INC is the abbreviation of the word "Incorporated." An "Incorporated" company or corporation is a separate legal entity from the person or people forming it.

Including

INC is also widely-used as an abbreviation of the word "Including."

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When I write INC, I mean this:

meaning of INC

"Incoming"

Summary of Key Points

"Incoming" is the most common definition for INC in gaming related communications on apps such as Discord, TeamSpeak and Telegram, as well as on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
INC
Definition:Incoming
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 3
3: Guessable
Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

"Incorporated" is another common definition for INC on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
INC
Definition:Incorporated
Type:Word
Guessability:guessability level 1
1: Easy to guess
Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

"Including" is another common definition for INC.
INC
Definition:Including
Type:Slang Word (Jargon)
Guessability:guessability level 1
1: Easy to guess
Typical Users:typical user
Adults and Teenagers

Examples of INC in Sentences

Here's an example of INC being used in conversation:
  • Jane: Watch out! INC!
  • Jason: Thanks!
    • (Here, INC is being used with the meaning "Incoming.")

Example of INC Used in a Text

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