BRB

American

Or brb

abbreviation

be right back.

BRB British

abbreviation

be right back

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Etymology

Origin of BRB

From its use in digital communications

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BRB

In November 2025, police arrested Vorcaro over an alleged fraudulent scheme between Master and BRB, a state-owned bank in Brasilia.

From Barron's ● Feb. 6, 2026

The performance of what BRB described as a "powerful and moving abstract ballet", Interlinked by Juliano Nunes, will take place on Sunday 30 June.

From BBC ● Jun. 6, 2024

BRB Music Group, which represents Mr. Aldean, could not be immediately reached for comment.

From New York Times ● Jul. 19, 2023

At around 15:00, 15:15, I received a BRB roll-call text, and throughout our day you told me about your jobs until it was EOT.

From Fox News ● Jan. 29, 2022

I can see the appeal of saving up for your holidays by subscribing to a service such as BRB, and the novelty factor is enough to make up for the slight annoyances.

From The Guardian ● Jan. 9, 2019

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