WYB

What Does WYB Mean in a Text?

WYB means "Watch Your Back" and "Where You Been?" Here is more information about each of these definitions of WYB.

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meaning of WYB

"Watch Your Back"

Summary of Key Points for First Definition

"Watch Your Back" is a common definition for WYB on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
WYB
Definition:Watch Your Back
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 2
2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Summary of Key Points for Second Definition

"Where You Been?" is another common definition for WYB.
WYB
Definition:Where You Been?
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 2
2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Example of WYB Used in a Text

WYB
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