YOMB

What Does YOMB Mean in a Text?

The Quick Answer

YOMB means "You Owe Me Big."

More Observations...

It is sent to someone after doing them a good turn to remind them that they are now in your debt or simply as recognition that you have done them a good turn.

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When I write YOMB, I mean this:

YOMB (You Owe Me Big) can be spoken like an acronym or using its individual letters.

Summary of Key Points

"You Owe Me Big" is, by far, the most common meaning for YOMB when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)

YOMB
Definition:	You Owe Me Big
Type:	Acronym and Abbreviation
Guessability:	2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Examples of YOMB in Sentences

Here are examples of YOMB in conversations:

• Charlie: Thanks for standing up for me in today's meeting.
• Jordan: YOMB. The boss was not impressed.

• I've cleaned your car YOMB.

An Academic Look at YOMB

YOMB is used as a standalone declarative sentence (i.e., a statement), which translates best as "You are in my debt." In other words, it is not used as another part of speech within a wider sentence. Unusually, YOMB is used like an acronym (i.e., spoken like a word) and an initialism abbreviation (i.e., spoken using its individual letters).

What Did We Say before Texting and Social Media?

Before the digital era, we might have said something like "You are indebted to me" instead of YOMB.

Example of YOMB Used in a Text

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