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HBY

Beginner 📱 Gen-Z / Internet Slang

Definition

The B in HBU stands for 'bout, which is an abbreviated form of about. So in its full form, HBU stands for "how about you."

Origin

slang.net

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Holding an opinion or doing something confidently without caring what others think. Originally controversial internet slang that's been reclaimed to simply mean 'authentic and unapologetic.' It's the opposite of being swayed by popular opinion. Your truth is your truth.

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icymi

in case you missed it

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bioya

blow it out your ass

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roflmfaopimp

rolling on the floor laughing my f**king ass off pissing in my pants

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nitfm

not in the f**king mood

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supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

The Mary Poppins-approved term for something so utterly wonderful that the English language's existing vocabulary simply won't suffice. It's what you say when 'great' feels boring and you need 34 letters to properly express your enthusiasm.

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