What tone and formality is NB?

"NB" has a casual & conversational tone and is considered informal in digital communication.

Reference ID: nb

مرجع موثق Updated: 15 يناير 2025

NB

Not Bad Nota Bene (Latin for please note)

Pronunciation: /nb/

المعنى الأساسي

NB stands for "Not Bad Nota Bene (Latin for please note)".

"NB" stands for "Not Bad Nota Bene (Latin for please note)". Commonly used in texting contexts and digital communication.

Primary Category Texting

Tone & Register Casual & conversational

Formality Level Informal

First Observed c. 2000s (SMS & Chat Era)

Real-World Chat Example

Alex

Hey, did you get the latest update on NB?

You

Yes, just reviewed it! Everything looks great.

How it works here: In digital messaging, "NB" represents "Not Bad Nota Bene (Latin for please note)" in everyday conversation.

Use "NB" in casual chats and online communities when referencing "Not Bad Nota Bene (Latin for please note)".

Common Communication Contexts:

Text messages Direct messages (DMs) Group chats

Alternative spellings: nb, NB