abbreviation Internet Slang

IAMA

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I Am A — the companion intro tag for an AMA (Ask Me Anything) post.

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Reddit shorthand for 'I Am A,' used as the setup line for an AMA. Originated on r/IAmA, where posters introduce themselves ('IAMA former NASA engineer') before opening the floor to questions. The IAMA is the bio; the AMA is the invitation. The two grew up together and still get mashed into one phrase by old-school Redditors.

“IAMA paramedic who's worked 15 years of night shifts in NYC — AMA.”
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IAMA In A Sentence

IAMA paramedic who's worked 15 years of night shifts in NYC — AMA.

Origin & Usage

Coined on Reddit's r/IAmA subreddit, launched in 2009, where the post title formula 'IAMA [X], AMA' became the standard.

Variants IAmAI Am A
Tags #reddit#acronym#forums#2000s

People Also Ask

What does IAMA mean?

It stands for 'I Am A' — the companion intro tag for an AMA (Ask Me Anything) post.

How do you use IAMA in a sentence?

A post title might read 'IAMA nurse who worked night shifts for 10 years, AMA'.

What's the difference between IAMA and AMA?

IAMA introduces who you are ('I Am A…'), while AMA ('Ask Me Anything') invites the questions.

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