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wibta
What does wibta mean?
Hypothetical version of AITA — the poster hasn't done the thing yet and wants the jury's call before they pull the trigger. Often a thinly veiled way to get permission for the petty move they were always going to make.
"WIBTA for skipping my brother's third destination wedding to the same woman?"
Origin
Spin-off tag inside r/AmItheAsshole for hypotheticals, distinguishing them from AITA's after-the-fact confessions.
Frequently asked questions
What does WIBTA mean?
It stands for "Would I Be The Asshole" — the AITA format used for something you haven't done yet.
How do you use WIBTA in a sentence?
"WIBTA if I skipped my cousin's wedding to save money?"
How is WIBTA different from AITA?
AITA asks about something already done, while WIBTA asks about a hypothetical action you're still considering.
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