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BBL

BBL

8.6
A short chat message saying you will come back later
  • symbol
  • Slang
translation icon : BBL
  • I'll BBL after I finish my homework, so don't go anywhere.

Examples

  • If you need me, just message—I'll BBL in about twenty minutes.

  • She quickly typed BBL in the group chat before leaving for dinner.

  • I'll be offline for a bit, so BBL.

  • She said, 'I have to go, BBL!'

  • I have to step away for a moment, but I'll BBL soon.

  • He messaged his friends, saying, 'I'll BBL, just need to take a call.'

  • Don't worry, I won't be gone long; I'll BBL in a few minutes.

Synonyms

bbl
vsBBL
  • Slang
9.9

A short chat message that says you will return soon

is the same meaning but usually written in uppercase form
BBS
vsBBL
  • Slang
7.9

A message people send online to say they will return soon

indicates a later return rather than a very short one

Surface Forms

BBL main

Etymology

BBL is an online short form made from the words be, back, and later, so it simply means 'be back later' and tells people you will return soon.