BBY
Texting & Internet Slang abbreviation · Dating and Relationship
| Stands for | Baby (term of endearment) |
|---|---|
| Categories | Texting & Internet Slang |
BBY stands for Baby (term of endearment), a dating and relationship abbreviation.
Pet name for a romantic partner, sometimes also used affectionately between close friends, as in "hey bby" or "omw bby." Popular in texts and social media comments.
Example: Hey bby, want me to pick up dinner on the way home?
Usage notes
Dropping the vowels makes it quick to type while keeping a warm tone. More distinctive than "bb," which can also mean "bye-bye." Strangers using "bby" in comments or DMs can come across as overly familiar or creepy.
Related abbreviations
More dating and relationship abbreviations
- BAE – Babe or baby (backronym: before anyone else)
- BB – Baby (term of endearment)
- BF – Boyfriend
- DF – Dear fiancé
- DINK – Dual income, no kids
- DTR – Define the relationship
- ENM – Ethical non-monogamy
- FBO – Facebook official
- FH – Future husband
- GF – Girlfriend
- GNSD – Good night, sweet dreams
- GSOH – Good sense of humour