BBIAM

What Does BBIAM Mean? (Using BBIAM Online)

The Quick Answer

BBIAM means "Be Back in A Minute."

More Observations...

The abbreviation BBIAM is typically used in online and text-based communications, especially online forums, to indicate that a participant is leaving, but will be back very shortly. BBIAM is similar in meaning to BBIAB ("Be Back In A Bit") and BBIAS ("Be Back In A Second"). It contrasts with BBL ("Be Back Later"), which suggests a break of up to a few hours.

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When I write BBIAM, I mean this:

BBIAM means I won't be long.

Summary of Key Points

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

BBIAM
Definition:	Be Back in a Minute
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Examples of BBIAM in Sentences

Here are examples of BBIAM in conversations:

• Tony: Hold on, there's someone at the door. BBIAM.
• Jordan: No probs.

• Player 1: Can we pause there? I've got to nip to the John. BBIAM.
• Player 2: Great! I need to go as well. I'll BBIAM too.

An Academic Look at BBIAM

BBIAM is typically used as a standalone declarative sentence (i.e., a statement), with the meaning "I Will Be Back In A Minute." It is not normally used as another part of speech within a wider sentence. BBIAM is an initialism abbreviation. Technically, this means it is pronounced using its individual letters (i.e., "Bee Bee Eye Ay Eff"). Initialisms contrast with acronyms, which are spoken like words.

What Did We Say before Texting and Social Media?

Before the digital era, we might have said something like "Back in a mo" or "Be right back" instead of using BBIAM.

Example of BBIAM Used in a Text

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