NBD

Texting & Internet Slang abbreviation · Texting and Chat

NBD
Stands forNo big deal
CategoriesTexting & Internet Slang

NBD stands for No big deal, a texting and chat abbreviation.

Downplays a problem, favor or achievement, as in "thanks!" / "nbd." Common in texts and casual work chat, where it reassures the other person that nothing is wrong.

Example: You forgot my birthday? Nbd, buy me lunch and we're even.

Usage notes

Sometimes used with false modesty about something impressive ("just ran a marathon, nbd"). Friendly and acceptable in relaxed work chat. Read aloud as letters or as the full phrase.

More texting and chat abbreviations

  • LYSM – Love you so much
  • M8 – Mate
  • MB – My bad
  • MF – Motherf***er
  • MSG – Message
  • MYOB – Mind your own business
  • NE1 – Anyone
  • NM – Never mind
  • NMU – Not much, you?
  • NOYB – None of your business
  • NP – No problem
  • NTS – Note to self

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