BFFL

Texting & Internet Slang abbreviation · Texting and Chat

BFFL
Stands forBest friends for life
CategoriesTexting & Internet Slang

BFFL stands for Best friends for life, a texting and chat abbreviation.

Variant of BFF that swaps "forever" for "for life," used on social media, in yearbooks and on friendship merchandise to stress lasting loyalty.

Example: Ten years since we met at camp, still bffl no matter how far apart.

Usage notes

Less common than BFF, which covers the same ground. Popular mainly with preteens and teens in the 2000s and 2010s, often engraved on matching necklaces and bracelets. Harmless and affectionate, though rarely used by adults except nostalgically.

More texting and chat abbreviations

  • BBIAB – Be back in a bit
  • BBL – Be back later
  • BBS – Be back soon
  • BC – Because
  • BDAY – Birthday
  • BFF – Best friends forever
  • BFN – Bye for now
  • BRB – Be right back
  • BRT – Be right there
  • BS – Bulls***
  • BTDT – Been there, done that
  • BTW – By the way

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