FBF

What Does FBF Mean in a Text?

FBF means "Flashback Friday" and "Facebook Friend." Here is more information about each of these definitions with examples.

Flashback Friday

On Fridays, many people share photos from the past with the hashtag #FBF, meaning "Flashback Friday." For example:

Sam: I'll never forget the day we met! #FBF.
Jo: I'll always regret the day we met! #FBF.

Facebook Friend

FBF also means "Facebook Friend." In this context it is often used to refer to someone who is a friend on social media (not necessarily Facebook), but not in real life (IRL).

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When I write FBF, I mean this:

"Flashback Friday"

Summary of Key Points

First Definition of FBF

"Flashback Friday" is the most common definition for #FBF on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.

#FBF
Definition:	Flashback Friday
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	3: Guessable
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Second Definition of FBF

"Facebook Friend" is another definition for FBF.

FBF
Definition:	Facebook Friend
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	3: Guessable
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Example of FBF Used in a Text

FBF

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