GTBB

What Does GTBB Mean in a Text?

The Quick Answer

GTBB means "Good to Be Back."

More Observations...

The phrase "Good To Be Back" usually indicates someone is pleased to have returned after being away. However, GTBB is also often used sarcastically, to indicate that someone is not at all happy to have returned (e.g., on returning to work after vacation).

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When I write GTBB, I mean this:

Summary of Key Points

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

GTBB
Definition:	Good to Be Back
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	4: Difficult to guess
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Examples of GTBB in Sentences

Here are examples of GTBB in conversations:

• Sandra: You're home! You've been away for ages.
• Mike: I landed last night. It's GTBB.

• Nigel: You've got a stack of work to catch up on after your holiday.
• Neeta: Great! It's always GTBB.

An Academic Look at GTBB

GTBB is an initialism abbreviation. Technically, this means it is pronounced using its individual letters (i.e., Gee Tee Bee Bee). However, it is not often spoken using its letters. In other words, the abbreviation GTBB is for efficiency in writing and not efficiency in speech.

What Did We Say before Texting and Social Media?

Before the digital era, we might have said something like "Great to be back!" instead of using GTBB.

Example of GTBB Used in a Text

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