What tone and formality is NBM?

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

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NBM

Nil By Mouth Not Before Midnight

Pronunciation: /nbm/

Significado principal

NBM stands for "Nil By Mouth Not Before Midnight".

"NBM" stands for "Nil By Mouth Not Before Midnight". 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

You

Doorbell just rang with our grocery delivery, NBM!

Friend

All good! Take your time, talk in a bit 👋

How it works here: Here, "NBM" signals a temporary pause or friendly conclusion to the current chat.

Send "NBM" when you need to step away from your device or conclude a conversation politely.

Common Communication Contexts:

Text messages Direct messages (DMs) Group chats

Alternative spellings: nbm, NBM