Huh? Here's What 'MB' Means in Text
MB meaning
These days, it seems like new abbreviations and Gen Z slang terms keep popping up left and right. From terms like "based," "copypasta," "rizz," "mid" and DINK to acronyms like "OOMF," "MOG," "ICYMI" and "HEA," it can be tricky to know exactly what these words actually mean. "MB" is another example of a term that might be confusing to receive in a message. Scratching your head? Fortunately, we'll go over MB's meaning as well as how it's used in text.
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MB's Meaning in Text
MB means "my bad" in text. Whether used in a text or on Snapchat, Instagram or TikTok, someone writing "MB" is taking the blame for something or apologizing in either a serious or playful way.
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What Else Can MB Mean?
MB can also mean "megabyte" as a data measurement—used in a different setting than social media or a casual text exchange. Also, some people use MB to represent "maybe" as well.
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Examples of Using MB in Text
Here are some examples of how you might see MB used.
That was you waving?! I didn't recognize you—MB!
Oh, MB, I didn't realize people were planning to watch the Super Bowl for anything other than trying to spot Taylor Swift.
I'm sorry, that was totally mb.
