BRB
Americanabbreviation
abbreviation
Etymology
Origin of BRB
From its use in digital communications
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
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
France's special BRB police unit targeting armed robbery and burglaries has taken over the inquiry, one of several high-profile investigations into organised gangs and hostage-taking in Paris.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2023
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
A couple of days later I log in to my BRB account to discover my flight times, which is when I see the downside to this way of holidaying.
From The Guardian ● Jan. 9, 2019
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