I8

What Does I8 Mean in a Text?

The Quick Answer

I8 means "All Right."

More Observations...

I8 is an abbreviation of "aight," which is itself an abbreviation of the phrase "all right." This term is used to mean "okay" and is frequently employed to bring a conversation to an end. "Aight" is thought to have derived from African American Vernacular English, in which standard English phrases are often adjusted to better fit the African-American accent.

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When I write I8, I mean this:

I8 means alright.

Summary of Key Points

"All Right" is, by far, the most common meaning for I8 when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)

I8
Definition:	All Right
Type:	Internet Slang Term
Guessability:	4: Difficult to guess
Typical Users:	Adults, Teenagers, and Under 13s

Examples of I8 in Sentences

Here are examples of I8 in conversations:

• Joe: I'm going to a party tonight, but you're working aren't you?
• Steve: Yeah. I'll see you tomorrow. I8?

• Susannah: I can't talk, I'm at work. I'll call later.
• Sophie: Sorry. I8?

An Academic Look at I8

I8 is defined as an "internet slang term" by our team because some of its characters are used as substitutes for letters. Many "slang terms" were introduced to reduce the number of key strokes required to write words, but since the arrival of predictive texting and keyboards on mobile devices this efficiency is less important. "Internet slang terms" are still regularly used to make messages more entertaining or to express individuality. "Slang terms" differ from icons because they are not pictorial representations of words. I8 can be used as a standalone declarative sentence (i.e., a statement). In other words, it is not always used as another part of speech within a wider sentence.

What Did We Say before Texting and Social Media?

Before the digital era, we might have said something like "okay" or "all right" instead of I8.

Using Numbers in Texts

This video shows the different ways that numbers are used in "text speak":

Example of I8 Used in a Text

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