ABT

What Does ABT Mean in a Text?

The Quick Answer

ABT means "About."

More Observations...

ABT is commonly used in text speak as a contraction of the word "About." Of note, during the 2016 US presidential campaign, ABT was also seen as an abbreviation for "Anyone But Trump," a Facebook group that campaigned for the election of anyone but the eventual winner, Donald Trump.

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When I write ABT, I mean this:

ABT usually means "About."

Summary of Key Points

"About" is, by far, the most common meaning for ABT when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)

ABT
Definition:	About
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	1: Easy to guess
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Examples of ABT in Sentences

Here are examples of ABT in jokes:

• Tim: Have you heard ABT the support group for compulsive talkers? It's called "On Anon Anon."
• Tom: That's funny. Did you hear ABT the guy that asked the barmaid for a double entendre? She gave him one.

An Academic Look at ABT

ABT is a preposition. It is a contraction of About. Some contractions, like AMP (amplifier), use the opening letters of the fully expanded version. Other contractions, like Dr (Doctor), use letters from the start and end of the fully expanded version.

What Did We Say before Texting and Social Media?

Before the digital era, we would have just used the word "About" instead of writing ABT.

Example of ABT Used in a Text

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