What Does TPTB Mean in a Text?
The Quick Answer
When used in a text, TPTB means "The Powers That Be." 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.Image for TPTB
When I write TPTB, I mean this:
"The Powers That Be"
Summary of Key Points
"The Powers That Be" is, by far, the most common meaning for TPTB when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)| TPTB | |
|---|---|
| Definition: | The Powers That Be |
| Type: | Abbreviation |
| Guessability: |  2: Quite easy to guess |
| Typical Users: |  Adults and Teenagers |
Example of TPTB Used in a Text
TPTB
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