B/W
What Does B/W Mean?
B/W means "Between" or "Black And White.""Between" is probably the most popular meaning of B/W in computer-based conversations, such as chat forums and instant messaging. However, "Black And White" is often seen when referring to a photograph in shades of black and white (as opposed to a colour photograph).
Of note, another meaning of B/W is "Backed With," which is commonly used in the context of vinyl singles, referring to the flip side (the B side) of the record.
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When I write B/W, I mean this:
B/W: In this "Black and White" image the lady is "Between" two girls.
Summary of Key Points
"Between " is the most common definition for B/W on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.B/W | |
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Definition: | Between see also B&W) |
Type: | Abbreviation |
Guessability: | 1: Easy to guess |
Typical Users: | Adults and Teenagers |
Second Definition for B/W
This meaning was also noted:B/W | |
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Definition: | Black and White (see also B&W) |
Type: | Abbreviation |
Guessability: | 1: Easy to guess |
Typical Users: | Adults and Teenagers |
Examples of B/W in Sentences
Here are examples of B/W (meaning "Between") being used in jokes:- B/W you and me, if I had a dollar for every girl that found me unattractive, they would eventually find me attractive.
- Fifty years ago, I started out with nothing. Despite all the things that have happened B/W that day and today, I still have most of it.
An Academic Look at B/W
B/W is usually seen as a contraction of the word "Between," which is a preposition. It is typically used to distinguish B/W two or more separate and distinct things. For example:- Share the sweets B/W Karen, Jamie, Rob, and Ned. (Here, B/W distinguishes B/W all four named children.)
Example of B/W Used in a Text
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See Also
Learn how to insert special punctuation symbols BTL (between the lines) BYAM (between you and me) RBTL (read between the lines) B&W (black and white) BW (black and white)Quiz
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