Internet
bc
What does bc mean?
An abbreviation of "because," used to shorten explanations. Also spelled B/C or cuz.
"I'm staying in bc I'm exhausted."
Origin
A texting contraction of "because."
Frequently asked questions
What does BC mean in texting?
BC is short for "because," used to shorten an explanation, as in "I'm late bc traffic."
What are other spellings of BC?
You'll also see B/C, and casual variants like "cuz," "cos," and "coz," all standing in for "because."
How do you use BC in a sentence?
Swap it in wherever you'd say "because," like "I'm staying home bc I'm tired."
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.