NBF

What Does NBF Mean in a Text?

The Quick Answer

NBF means "New Best Friend."

More Observations...

While its meaning can often be literal, be aware that NBF can also be used to refer to someone who has suddenly become very friendly due to an ulterior motive.

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When I write NBF, I mean this:

I have an NBF!

Summary of Key Points

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

NBF
Definition:	New Best Friend
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Examples of NBF in Sentences

Here are examples of NBF in conversations:

• Tony: It's great having a NBF.
• Jordan: Yey!

• Tony: The new girl, Jane, seems to have become my NBF since I won those concert tickets.
• Jordan: Yes, I've noticed.
(Here, NBF has a negative connotation.)

An Academic Look at NBF

As it is pronounced using its individual letters (i.e., "En Bee Eff"), NBF is classified as an initialism abbreviation. Initialisms are different to 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 "best mate" or "my new shadow" instead of NBF.

Example of NBF Used in a Text

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