IMisunderstanding

when a communication breach occurs during an IM (instant messaging) conversation, resulting either in silence, or a string of misdirected and often passive aggressive replies.

Joe235: i really like dick

Jane52: that came out of nowhere

Joe235: what do you mean? i decided the other night

Jane52: to each his own

Joe235: wait...what? you don't like him? but...you introduced us

Jane52: ahhh right, my buddy richard...this has all been a big IMisunderstanding