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

Example Sentences

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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

But for now, BRB equals RMV – that’s Results May Vary, you know.

From The Guardian • Jan. 9, 2019

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