TYB

What Does TYB Mean in a Text?

TYB means "Try Your Best" (i.e., to try as hard as you can to achieve something). It is usually used as an encouragement or a plea before an endeavour.

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When I write TYB, I mean this:

meaning of TYB

The image shows a coach encouraging a young sportsman.

Summary of Key Points

"Try Your Best" is the most common definition for TYB on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
TYB
Definition:Try Your Best
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 2
2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Examples of TYB in Sentences

Here are examples of TYB being used in conversations:
  • Tony: I'm worried I haven't revised enough for my exam!
  • Jordan: TYB, you'll be fine.
  • Tony: TYB and I'll buy you a present.
  • Jordan: Now that's an incentive!

An Academic Look at TYB

TYB is an imperative sentence (i.e., an order).

As it is pronounced using its individual letters (i.e., "Tee Wye Bee"), TYB is classified as an initialism abbreviation. Initialisms are different to acronyms, which are spoken like words.

Example of TYB Used in a Text

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