bbl
- interjection
- Slang
- I'll be back in a few minutes, bbl!
Examples
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When the meeting ran long he messaged 'bbl' so colleagues wouldn't wait for him.
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She typed 'bbl' in the chat and then closed her laptop without explanation.
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I'm stepping out to take the dog for a walk, bbl — leave the windows open.
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She said she would bbl after lunch.
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I'm stepping out to take the dog for a walk, bbl — leave the windows open.
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When the meeting ran long he messaged 'bbl' so colleagues wouldn't wait for him.
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I'll be back in a few minutes, bbl!
Synonyms
A friendly way to say goodbye when you expect to meet again
A short chat message saying you will come back later
A message people send online to say they will return soon
Surface Forms
Etymology
Bbl in chat language is short for 'be back later', like the similar short brb, and it tells people you will return after a short time.