DBL
What Does DBL Mean in a Text?
DBL means "Don't Be Late." The abbreviation DBL is used to remind someone to be punctual and not to arrive after the agreed time. DBL is sometimes used as an abbreviation of ‘double’, but the context of the conversation should make it clear which definition applies.Image for DBL
When I write DBL, I mean this:
DBL means "Don't be late!"
Summary of Key Points
"Don't Be Late" is the most common definition for DBL on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.DBL | |
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Definition: | Don't Be Late |
Type: | Abbreviation |
Guessability: | 4: Difficult to guess |
Typical Users: | Adults and Teenagers |
Examples of DBL in Sentences
Here are examples of DBL being used in conversations:- Ada: I'm really looking forward to the match tonight.
- Barry: The taxi leaves at 5pm so if you want to come with us DBL.
- Bryony: When does this work have to be in?
- Adrian: By 9am on Thursday. DBL because anything arriving after that time won't be marked.
An Academic Look at DBL
As it is pronounced using its individual letters (i.e., "Dee Bee Ell"), DBL is classified as an initialism abbreviation. Initialisms are different to acronyms, which are spoken like words. DBL is typically used as an imperative (i.e., an order).What Did We Say before Texting and Social Media?
Before the digital era, we might have said something like "please be on time" instead of DBL.Second Definition for DBL
This meaning was also noted:DBL | |
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Definition: | Double |
Type: | Abbreviation |
Guessability: | 1: Easy to guess |
Typical Users: | Adults and Teenagers |
Example of DBL Used in a Text
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See Also
2L8 (Too Late) BHL8 (Be Home Late) BLTN (Better Late Than Never) CUL (See You Later) HMUL (Hit Me Up Later) L8 (Late) LATA (See You Later) LATERS (See You Later) LATERS (See You Later) LATERZ (See You Later) NLT (No Later Than) SFLR (Sorry For Late Reply) WSUL (Will See You Later) ATA (Actual Time Of Arrival) ATT (At This Time) DTYT (Don't Take Your Time) ETA (Estimated Time Of Arrival) ETD (Estimated Time Of Departure) JIT (Just In Time)Quiz
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