brb
Stable🌍Universal#abbreviation#texting#evergreen#ancient
Definition
Abbreviation for 'be right back.' An ancient relic of the AOL Instant Messenger era that somehow survived into the modern age. Still universally understood and used, though newer generations sometimes use it ironically with full awareness of its boomer energy.
Translation for Parents
It means 'be right back.' You probably used this on AIM in 2003. Your kids use it too. It's one of the few digital bridges between generations. Cherish it.
Examples
Brainrot:
“brb getting food”
English:
“I'll be right back, I'm going to get food”
Cringe Score
1.0/10 cringe
Safe to use
The cockroach of internet abbreviations. It survived AIM, MSN, BBM, and every platform since. It will outlive us all. Zero cringe, eternal relevance.
Category
abbreviation
Last Verified
2026-02-25
Sources
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