PTB

What Does PTB Mean in a Text?

The Quick Answer

When used in a text, PTB means "Please Text Back." While this is its most common meaning in texting, be aware that it is a rare term, and it might mean something else. If our meaning does not fit, give the context of your conversation a name (e.g., love, sport, space, astronomy) and include it in your search term.

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When I write PTB, I mean this:

"Please Text Back"

Summary of Key Points

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

PTB
Definition:	Please Text Back
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Second Definition for PTB

This meaning was also noted:

PTB
Definition:	Passing the Buck
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Third Definition for PTB

This meaning was also noted, but it is not common:

PTB
Definition:	Powers That Be
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Example of PTB Used in a Text

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