NOYB

Texting & Internet Slang abbreviation · Texting and Chat

NOYB
Stands forNone of your business
CategoriesTexting & Internet Slang

NOYB stands for None of your business, a texting and chat abbreviation.

Refuses to answer a nosy question, ranging from playful teasing to genuine annoyance. Used in texts, comments and replies to unwanted personal questions.

Example: What did I get you for your birthday? Noyb, wait and see.

Usage notes

Similar to MYOB (mind your own business). Common among kids and teens. Can be rude if used with adults or in professional settings, where a polite deflection works better.

More texting and chat abbreviations

  • MSG – Message
  • MYOB – Mind your own business
  • NBD – No big deal
  • NE1 – Anyone
  • NM – Never mind
  • NMU – Not much, you?
  • NP – No problem
  • NTS – Note to self
  • NTY – No thank you
  • NVM – Never mind
  • NW – No worries
  • OFC – Of course

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