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wbu
What does wbu mean?
Short for 'what about you?' Returns a question after you've answered it.
"'I'm staying in tonight, wbu?'"
Origin
An initialism of 'what about you,' a stock conversational phrase that became texting shorthand alongside 'hbu' as messaging favored short reciprocal replies.
Frequently asked questions
What does wbu mean in texting?
It means 'what about you?' You use it to bounce a question back after answering it.
Is wbu the same as hbu?
Pretty much. 'wbu' is 'what about you' and 'hbu' is 'how about you' — both reflect the question, and people swap them freely.
How do you respond to wbu?
Just answer the original question about yourself. You can add another 'wbu' or 'lol' to keep it going if you want.
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