BBFN

What Does BBFN Mean in a Text?

The Quick Answer

BB4N means "Bye Bye For Now."

More Observations...

BBFN is used as a sign-off to end a conversation. It usually implies that the absence will be of a temporary nature.

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When I write BBFN, I mean this:

BBFN is a way of saying goodbye temporarily.

Summary of Key Points

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

BBFN
Definition:	Bye Bye for Now
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Examples of BBFN in Sentences

Here is an example of BBFN in a conversation:

Tony: I have to go now. My sister is calling BBFN

Jordan: Give her a hug from me. See you at the weekend. BBFN

An Academic Look at BBFN

BBFN is classified by our team as an "internet slang term" as opposed to an initialism abbreviation or an acronym. Initially, "internet slang terms" were introduced for brevity, but, particularly with the advent of predictive texting and on-screen keyboards, they are now mostly employed for fun. "Slang terms" differ from icons because they are not pictorial representations.

What Did We Say before Texting and Social Media?

Before the digital era, we might have said something like "catch you later" or "see you anon" instead of BBFN.

Example of BBFN Used in a Text

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