MBN

What Does MBN Mean in a Text?

MBN means "Must Be Nice." MBN is often used wistfully. For example, it might be whispered when friends are regaling their exuberant plans for the weekend. Generally, "must be nice" translates as "well, lucky you" or "that must be nice for you [lucky sod]".

Image for MBN

When I write MBN, I mean this:

meaning of MBN

Must be nice (MBN) is often said rather wistfully (e.g., with a sense of envy).

Summary of Key Points

"Must Be Nice" is the most common definition for MBN on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
MBN
Definition:Must Be Nice
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 2
2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Examples of MBN in Sentences

Here are examples of MBN being used in conversations:
  • Tony: They serve pink Champagne on arrival.
  • Jordan: MBN.
  • Tony: Jack always buys me flowers when he picks me up.
  • Jordan: MBN.

An Academic Look at MBN

MBN is used like a declarative sentence (i.e., a statement) with the meaning "that must be nice for you."

Example of MBN Used in a Text

MBN
author logo

This page is maintained by the Cyber Definitions Editorial Team.

Help Us Improve Cyber Definitions

  • Do you disagree with something on this page?
  • Did you spot a typo?
  • Do you know a slang term that we've missed?
Please tell us using this form.

See Also

INVU (I envy you) IWIWT (I wish I were there) WIWT (wish I was there) WIWWU (wish I was with you) WUWH (wish you were here) WYWH (wish you were here) YWIMC (your wish is my command) IYL (if you're lucky) LW (lucky win)

Quiz

Try our fun quiz to test your knowledge of slang and texting abbreviations.
gold cup
Gold

gold cup
Silver

gold cup
Bronze

0
  • This test has questions.
  • A correct answer is worth 5 points.
  • You can get up to 5 bonus points for a speedy answer.
  • Some questions demand more than one answer. You must get every part right.
  • Beware! Wrong answers score 0 points.
  • 🏆 If you beat one of the top 3 scores, you will be invited to apply for the Hall of Fame.
Scoring System

Cyber Guru (+)
Cyber Hero (+)
Cyber Captain (+)
Cyber Sergeant (+)
Cyber Recruit (+)