BRB

See also brb

Translingual

Symbol

BRB

1. The ISO 3166-1 three-letter (alpha-3) code for Barbados

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English

Initialism

BRB

1. (Internet slang) (I'll) be right back.

   BRB is also used in popular culture for a multitude of other meanings

   To quote Lucinda Chesterfield, Internet Slang Expert, "Nowadays, it seems that people are using BRB to signify any movement.

   For instance, 'BRB yourself' means 'Please move yourself'.".
   

   The use of BRB usually relies on the context in which it is used. The same thing said in two different situations will have vastly different meanings.

   For instance

   'Please BRB yourself' - Said to a drunk at a bar, means 'Kindly remove yourself from the premises'

   whereas 'Please BRB yourself' - said by a Priest to a non-believer means 'Please start believing in the Divine Lord'

2. Buckling restrained brace A specialized seismic bracing system for buildings and other structures. Braces used as part of a buckling-restrained braced frame (BRBF)