TPTB

What Does TPTB Mean in a Text?

TPTB means "The Powers That Be."

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When I write TPTB, I mean this:

meaning of TPTB

"The Powers That Be"

Summary of Key Points

"The Powers That Be" is the most common definition for TPTB on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
TPTB
Definition:The Powers That Be
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 2
2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:typical user

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Example of TPTB Used in a Text

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