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fib
What does fib mean?
Wisconsin and Upper Michigan's go-to acronym for a Chicago/Illinois tourist behaving badly — short for 'F***ing Illinois B*****d.' Trotted out every summer when Illinois plates clog the lakefront, drive 20 over on the interstate, or argue about whether bratwurst should be boiled in beer (it should). Mostly affectionate-hostile; you'll see it on bumper stickers in Door County.
"Place was packed with FIBs all weekend — couldn't get a table anywhere."
Frequently asked questions
What does FIB mean?
It's a Wisconsin/Michigan slur for a Chicago tourist.
How do you use FIB in a sentence?
"The lake town fills with FIBs every summer weekend."
Is FIB offensive?
Yes, it's used as a slur aimed at Chicago tourists, so it's derogatory.
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