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BBS

BBS

7.9
A message people send online to say they will return soon
  • symbol
  • Slang
translation icon : BBS
  • I'll be back in a few minutes, BBS!

Examples

  • She typed BBS in the chat so her friends knew she would return soon.

  • She said BBS when she left the chat.

  • I'll BBS after I finish this quick phone call.

  • If you need me, just leave a message; I'll BBS.

  • I'll BBS after I finish this quick phone call.

  • She typed BBS in the chat so her friends knew she would return soon.

  • If you need me, just leave a message; I'll BBS.

Synonyms

bbl
vsBBS
  • Slang
9.9

A short chat message that says you will return soon

indicates returning very soon rather than later
BBL
vsBBS
  • Slang
8.6

A short chat message saying you will come back later

indicates returning soon rather than at an unspecified later time

Surface Forms

BBS main

Etymology

BBS is also used online as a short note for be back soon, so when someone types 'be back soon' in a chat it tells others they will return in a short time.