GBTW

What Does GBTW Mean?

GBTW means "Get Back to Work."

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When I write GBTW, I mean this: meaning of GBTW "Get Back To Work"

Summary of Key Points

"Get Back to Work" is the most common definition for GBTW on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
GBTW
Definition:Get Back to Work
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:
4: Difficult to guess
Typical Users:
Adults and Teenagers

What Does GBTW Mean?

GBTW means "Get Back To Work." The abbreviation GBTW can be used as an instruction to a subordinate, but it is more often used in a light-hearted way, such as when talking to a friend who is seen posting on social media when they should be working or studying.

The abbreviation GBTW can also be used as a signal that you wish to bring a conversation to conclusion.

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Examples of GBTW in Sentences

Here are examples of GBTW being used in conversations:
  • Tom: I am so bored. I want to go home.
  • Sarah: It´s only 3 o´clock! GBTW!
  • Julie: Lovely talking to you Steve, but I must GBTW.
  • Steve: OK. Speak later.

An Academic Look at GBTW

GBTM is an initialism abbreviation. This means it is pronounced using its individual letters (i.e., Gee Bee Tee Dbl-Yoo). The abbreviation GBTW is not used in direct speech, it is used for efficiency in writing and not efficiency in speech.

The abbreviation GBTW is normally used as a standalone declarative sentence (i.e., a statement) with the meaning "Get back to work”, but GBTW can also be used within a wider sentence.

What Did We Say before Texting and Social Media?

Before the digital era, we would have just said something like "Get back to work" instead of GBTW.

Example of GBTW Used in a Text

GBTW

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See Also

GBTM (get back to me) B2W (back to work) DWTH (don't work too hard) GTW (got to work) NBTW (now back to work)