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/

주요 의미

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