Hurry back
When someone shoots you a message with the abbreviation ‘HB,’ they’re essentially telling you to “hurry back.” You could see this popping up in your chat box if you’ve just informed your buddy that you’re going AFK (away from keyboard).
Your friend is keen on having you back in the chat as soon as possible. So, they drop an ‘HB’ to express their wish for your quick return. This way, your conversation can continue without a long break.
If you find a moment, you might choose to respond to ‘HB’ with a quick “will do” or a simple ‘BRB’ (be right back). This way, the person at the other end knows that you got their message and you’ll be back to chat in no time.
Alternatively, you might decide to skip the reply and focus on the task at hand. This could get you back to the chat sooner, fulfilling the intent behind the ‘HB’ message.
Example for using ‘HB’ in a conversation
Hey, I’m going AFK for a bit. BRB!
No problem, HB! Take your time. 😊
Thanks! Will do! 👍
Great! Chat soon! 🙌
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| Slang | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| Cre8 | 'Cre8' means 'Create' |
| IMPO | In my personal opinion |