YABU
Texting & Internet Slang abbreviation · Parenting Forum
| Stands for | You are being unreasonable |
|---|---|
| Categories | Texting & Internet Slang |
YABU stands for You are being unreasonable, a parenting forum abbreviation.
Verdict replying to an AIBU ("am I being unreasonable?") thread on Mumsnet, telling the original poster that they are in the wrong. Readers vote and explain why the poster should reconsider.
Example: YABU, you can't expect the whole family to change plans for your dog.
Usage notes
Mumsnet tallies YABU and YANBU votes on AIBU threads, so posters can see the crowd's judgment at a glance. Replies often soften it with "YABU, but I understand why you're upset." It works much like YTA on Reddit's AITA forum, though the tone on Mumsnet is famously blunt.