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abt

abt

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A short form of about used in text messages
  • other
  • Texting
: aprox.
  • We're abt to start the movie, so hurry up!

Of living under the mindset of abt always be testing.

Examples

  • I was just abt to leave when my friend called me.

  • She is abt to finish her project by the deadline.

  • Of living under the mindset of abt always be testing.

    Tom Ferry

Surface Forms

abt main

Etymology

Abt is a quick, informal short form of about used in text messages and online. Think of it as about with the middle letters dropped, so it means 'on the subject of' or 'approximately' in casual writing.