NIB

See also: nib, Nib, and ní b'

English

Etymology

Abbreviation of new in box.

Noun

NIB (countable and uncountable, plural NIBs)

  1. (slang, fraternity) Initialism of newly initiated brother.

Adjective

NIB (not comparable)

  1. Of a product that is the subject of a consumer sale: new and still in its original packaging; not used.

Coordinate terms
  • LNIB (like new in box)
  • MIB (mint in box)
  • MISB (mint in sealed box)
  • NRFB (never removed from box)
  • NOS (new old stock)
  • OOB/OoB (out of box)
  • BNIB (brand new in box)
  • NIS (new in shrink)

References
  • “What does NIB mean? – NIB Definition – Meaning of NIB”, in InternetSlang.com‎, accessed 20 March 2016.
  • “What does NIB mean to you?”, in Cpfmarketplace.com‎, accessed 20 March 2016, archived from the original on 2015-10-03.
  • “What does MIB ~ NIB ~ NRFB ~ NOS ~ MIBS mean?”, in eBay‎, 2 January 2013, retrieved 20 March 2016.

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