What it means
Quick text shorthand for in a bit, basically meaning see you soon or catch you later. You drop it when you’re signing off fast, especially in group chats, like you can’t be asked for the full version. Works as a breezy goodbye and can come off slightly cheeky, depending on the tone and who you’re chatting to.
Usage examples
"I’m dipping, got the last Tube to catch. Inabit, yeah? Give me a bell tomorrow, and tell Jay to pattern up. Safe, bruv."
"Just heading to the shop, see you inabit."
"He texted inabit half an hour ago and still has not shown up."
Where it comes from
A run-together spelling of in a bit, the casual way of saying in a little while or see you shortly. Texting squashed the three small words into one, so inabit is just in a bit with the gaps closed up.
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