abbreviation for "id est," Latin for "that is"; also means, "in other words." it is followed by an explanation, specific list or a paraphrase.
compare with e.g.
also reference: www.getitwriteonline.com/archive/061801.htm, another comparison of i.e. and e.g.
i like music (i.e., the ordering of tones or sounds to produce rhythm, melody and/or harmony.)
By Nerissa
I.S.
Pronounced ‘Aiy’ ‘Ess’
Short for Infatuated Spaz. A person who is so besotted by someone that they don’t mind being verbally or physically abused by them.
“Hey man you really shit onyour girl don’t you?”
“Don’t worry about her she’s my I.S.
Short for Itis Spot. A designated chill spot for a group of friends to chill and get over the itis (short for niggeritis)
Pronounced "is" not i.s.
"Yo dude, the itis is hittin' me quicktime, let's hit up I.S."
Friend 1: "Yo, ima go home and get some sleep before soccer dude."
Friend 2: "Nah, let's just hit up I.S. for a quick minute."
By Donni
I.E.
Instead of the logical definition of I.E. (which is a Latin translation of "That is"), some people decided it would be a great idea to abbreviate the Inland Empire and make it sound cool.
This area is located 37 miles inland in Southern California and has a desert like climate: either very hot or very cold. I don't know of any reason why anyone would want to go there.
There is nothing cool about and it appears to be getting worse. Recently, anyone that can't afford living in Los Angeles moved out to the Inland Empire which includes illegal aliens, and gang members.
Personally, when I hear I.E., I think of Internet Explorer and anyone that uses it to define the Inland Empire has an IQ of 10.
Dude, lets go to the I.E and kick it with the cholos and essays.
Lets buy a house in the I.E. and grow some corn in our back yard like the ranch we had in Mexico.
