English Explanatory Dictionary

in Minecraft

English dictionary entry

Meanings

prep_phrase
  1. Used to supposedly keep oneself from becoming legally liable for making a certain statement that could be perceived as a threat, or that may otherwise pose a legal risk.
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see in, Minecraft.

Pronunciation

/ɪn ˈmaɪnkɹɑːft/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-in Minecraft.wav /ɪn ˈmaɪnˌkɹæft/

Word forms

in Minecraft

Etymology

From in + Minecraft (“a sandbox video game in which players explore a three-dimensional world made of blocks and can craft items and build structures”), implying that the speaker’s statement does not refer to the real world but merely the game. Apparently originated from the 4chan board /pol/ around early 2018.

Synonyms

in Roblox ingame

Related words

just kidding ^H ^W
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