BRB is a quick way to tell whoever you’re chatting with that you’re stepping away briefly. It’s been a constant since AIM and ICQ days.
Pairs naturally with the reason you’re leaving: “brb door”, “brb dog”, “brb getting coffee”. Without a reason it’s still fine.
Heavy use in Twitch chats, Discord and gaming voice channels.
Examples
How BRB reads in the wild.
- “brb someone’s at the door”
- “mid-stream brb getting water”
Where you’ll see it
Common questions
What does BRB mean?
BRB stands for "Be Right Back". Short for “be right back” — a quick signal that you’re stepping away from the chat.
How is BRB used?
BRB is a quick way to tell whoever you’re chatting with that you’re stepping away briefly. It’s been a constant since AIM and ICQ days. Pairs naturally with the reason you’re leaving: “brb door”, “brb dog”, “brb getting coffee”. Without a reason it’s still fine. Heavy use in Twitch chats, Discord and gaming voice channels.
Where will I see BRB?
BRB is commonly used on Discord, Twitch, iMessage, Slack.