IMO is an internet abbreviation standing for ‘in my opinion’. It is commonly used over text, online forums or chats, video game chats, and social media.
Sandra: I think it looks cool.
Kali: I think it looks horrible.
Halley: IMO, I think it’s... not bad.
Abbreviation for "In My Opinion." Use if you want to a) weaken your argument significantly, or b) make it known that this is not your neighbor's opinon or you doctor's opinion, it is yours.
"Yesterday, Dec. 7, 1941 - a date which will live in infamy, IMO."
-FDR
An internet phrase used to safeguard statements from insecure people who will find any way possible to personally attack you while drawing an argument out of nothing, and act as if your opinion were fact, simply to boost their self-esteem that they lack in real life.
Person 1: IMO, the sky is blue.
Person 2: I would flame you and try to argue your statement, which I would fill with many personal insults to feel better about myself, but you said "IMO", so I can't do that without looking like a retard.