Internet
bbl
What does bbl mean?
Stands for "be back later," telling others you'll return after some time away. Longer absence than BRB.
"Heading out for errands, BBL."
Origin
An IRC and instant-messaging status abbreviation from the 1990s.
Frequently asked questions
What does BBL mean?
BBL stands for "be back later," telling others you'll return after some time away.
What is the difference between BBL and BRB?
BBL ("be back later") implies a longer absence than BRB ("be right back"), which suggests you'll return in a moment.
Where is BBL used?
It comes from 1990s IRC and instant-messaging culture and is still used as a chat status.
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