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addaword.gifdefinition of brb

nounan informal abbreviation meaning 'be right back'; used especially in texting

Submitted by: Martin and Lucy from Argentina on 28/11/2009 20:51:00

Definition of brb from the Open Dictionary – a public resource hosted by Macmillan English Dictionary Online

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