PB

What Does PB Mean in a Text?

Definition of PB

When used in a text, PB means "Personal Best," "Peanut Butter," and "Pushback." However, context makes a big difference. If you came across this term in a convo or situation where one our definitions doesn't click, let us know and we'll take a look.

PB Has Three Common Meanings

The meaning of PB depends on the context.

Summary of Key Points

PB (Definition 1)
Definition:	Personal Best
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	3: Guessable
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

PB (Definition 2)
Definition:	Peanut Butter
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:	Adults, Teenagers, and Under 13s

PB (Definition 3)
Definition:	Pushback
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	4: Difficult to guess
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

An Academic Look at PB

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PB is an initialism, because it’s pronounced letter by letter — "P-B." It's not an acronym, as they form pronounceable words (abbreviations like FANG, GOAT, NASA). In short: if you can say it like a word, it’s an acronym. If you have to spell it out, it's an initialism.