{"id":347773,"date":"2021-10-03T15:00:33","date_gmt":"2021-10-03T12:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/what-does-jic-mean-and-how-do-you-use-it\/"},"modified":"2021-10-03T15:00:33","modified_gmt":"2021-10-03T12:00:33","slug":"what-does-jic-mean-and-how-do-you-use-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-does-jic-mean-and-how-do-you-use-it\/","title":{"rendered":"#What Does \u201cJIC\u201d Mean, and How Do You Use It?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6acff4a76bc8e\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6acff4a76bc8e\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-does-jic-mean-and-how-do-you-use-it\/#Just_In_Case\" >Just In Case<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-does-jic-mean-and-how-do-you-use-it\/#Where_JIC_Comes_From\" >Where JIC Comes From<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-does-jic-mean-and-how-do-you-use-it\/#JIC_You_Need_It\" >JIC You Need It<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-does-jic-mean-and-how-do-you-use-it\/#Where_You_See_JIC\" >Where You See JIC<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-does-jic-mean-and-how-do-you-use-it\/#How_to_Use_JIC\" >How to Use JIC<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#What Does \u201cJIC\u201d Mean, and How Do You Use It?&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-752951\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/postit-note-jic.png?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/postit-note-jic.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/postit-note-jic.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Post-it note pinned to a white wall reading &quot;JIC&quot;\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/just-case-jic-green-marker-written-1934763179\">Kaspri\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>No, \u201cJIC\u201d isn\u2019t the sound you make when you\u2019re having a hiccup. It\u2019s a versatile internet acronym that\u2019s useful to have in your vocabulary. Here\u2019s what it means.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Just_In_Case\"><\/span>Just In Case<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>JIC means \u201cjust in case.\u201d It\u2019s commonly used to share a piece of information or convince someone of an action that probably won\u2019t be necessary but might be. For example, someone might tell you, \u201cHey, the road on 8th street is blocked, JIC you\u2019re passing through there.\u201d They\u2019re not sure if you will end up passing 8th street en route to your destination, but if you do, you\u2019ll be glad to have that information.<\/p>\n<p>It can also be used to do a favor for someone or share a piece of information that you\u2019re not sure will be necessary. For example, you might send someone a link to the newest episode of a show you both watch, accompanied by, \u201cJIC you didn\u2019t know it came out.\u201d Whether or not the person knew, they will <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>reciate the gesture.<\/p>\n<p>JIC shares a lot in common with another acronym, \u201cICYMI\u201d or \u201cin case you missed it.\u201d The biggest difference is that JIC can apply to a wide variety of situations, while ICYMI only applies to <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/news\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"News\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">news<\/a> or information.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>What Does &#8220;ICYMI&#8221; Mean, and How Do You Use It?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_JIC_Comes_From\"><\/span>Where JIC Comes From<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If the first definition for JIC on <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.urbandictionary.com\/define.php?term=JIC\">Urban Dictionary<\/a> from May of 2005 is anything to go by, this is a fairly recent acronym. it reads \u201cJust in case is very common and should have its own acronym.\u201d The writer isn\u2019t wrong\u2014it\u2019s a very common acronym online.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019re most likely to see JIC in a personal conversation with a friend or family member through chat apps like iMessage, <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WhatsApp<\/a>, or Discord. In some ways, saying \u201cJIC\u201d can be a way of endearing yourself to others and letting them know you\u2019re thinking of them. Your daughter might text you something like, \u201cJIC we ran out, I bought some of your favorite orange juice on my way home.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"JIC_You_Need_It\"><\/span>JIC You Need It<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-752950\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/man-smiling-phone.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Man sitting and smiling at smartphone\" width=\"650\" height=\"434\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/smiling-man-reading-text-message-on-1333410968\">stockfour\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>An implication of using JIC is that you might not end up needing the piece of information, action, or item, but it\u2019s better to be safe than sorry. Sometimes you\u2019ll be left to weigh the risks then make a decision on whether you should do it or not. For example, if a friend tells you, \u201cMake sure to stock up on supplies JIC the winter gets really bad.\u201d Ultimately, it\u2019ll be up to you to act on it.<\/p>\n<p>This is the case with sharing news as well. When you\u2019re not sure if someone has already been informed on a sale at your favorite store, you might tell someone \u201cJIC you didn\u2019t know.\u201d While the person might have already heard about it, it might be something they\u2019ve already forgotten. Alternatively, it lets someone know that you\u2019re thinking about their wellbeing.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_You_See_JIC\"><\/span>Where You See JIC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the most common spaces where you\u2019ll see JIC is in online gaming. In <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a>s such as MMORPGs, multiplayer strategy titles, and competitive shooters, preparation is crucial to winning games. Players need to consider all possibilities and avoid making simple mistakes that might cost them the win. Therefore, you might see teammates telling you things such as \u201cClear out this part of the map JIC.\u201d This means that you should do something even though it\u2019s unlikely to make an impact.<\/p>\n<p>Another common space where JIC is used is in schools and learning environments. When students talk to each other in private conversations or group messages, you\u2019ll see JIC pop up here and there. This is especially true if students aren\u2019t particularly clear on what they need to study or do for a particular class. For example, if no one seems to be sure what topics will be covered on a test, someone might say \u201cJust study all of chapter 5 JIC something from it comes out.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Use_JIC\"><\/span>How to Use JIC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To use JIC, substitute it in any sentence where you\u2019d otherwise say \u201cjust in case.\u201d You can use JIC in either uppercase or lowercase, depending on who you\u2019re talking to. Internet slang savvy younger people may recognize the lowercase easily, whereas others may need the uppercase to identify that it\u2019s an acronym.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few examples of JIC in action:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cJIC you don\u2019t know how to do it, here\u2019s a link to the tutorial.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cI sent you over some food JIC you\u2019re hungry.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cJIC you were planning to take the train, it\u2019s broken down at the moment.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Are you looking to learn more online acronyms? 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