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BRB

BRB is short for “be right back”, which means quite literally that a player will be unavailable for a short period of time (e.g.

Acronym Informal

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What BRB Means

30 seconds) but they will “be right back”. For example, if a player is leaving their computer to get a drink, they might use this phrase to let you know that they will be gone.

Example Usage

How players drop BRB into chat.

Chat

Player1: BRB, grabbing some water - don’t start the round without me!

Player2: BRB, my cat just knocked over my lamp - back in 30 secs!

Player3: BRB, switching my headset - be back in a flash!

Player4: BRB, mom’s calling me for something - back in a minute!

How BRB Is Used in Roblox

BRB lets other players know you will be away briefly without leaving the game. It is commonly used before stepping away from the keyboard for a few minutes, whether it is for food, a phone call, or anything else.

Related Roblox Dictionary Terms

If you see BRB in chat, these terms usually come up in the same conversations:

CCYASee Yaquick goodbye when leaving a game AAFKAway From Keyboardwhen stepping away temporarily BBBBrickBattle / Bye Byecasual farewell in chat GGGGood Gamesaid at the end of a round TTYThank Youexpressing gratitude

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about BRB.

What does BRB mean in Roblox?

BRB means quite literally that a player will be unavailable for a short period of time (e in Roblox. It is used in chat to communicate quickly during games and conversations.

Is BRB allowed in Roblox chat?

BRB is not blocked by Roblox's chat filter and can be typed freely in public servers.

When do Roblox players use BRB?

BRB lets other players know you will be away briefly without leaving the game. It is commonly used before stepping away from the keyboard for a few mi.