SSB
What Does SSB Mean in a Text?
SSB means "Send Snap Back," "Secret Single Behavior," and "Super Smash Bros." Here is more information about each of these definitions with examples.Send Snap Back
On the popular messaging app Snapchat, SSB means "Send Snap Back." It is an extension of the abbreviation SB (meaning "snapback") and is used when the poster wants another user to respond to a their "snap" (message).Secret Single Behavior
The phrase "Secret Single Behavior" (SSB) was coined on the TV series Sex and the City. It refers to the type of activity that a person engages in when alone, especially when not in a romantic relationship. For example:- Toni: What's your SSB?
- Jo: If I told you that, it wouldn't be an SSB.
- Toni: Oh, go on! Mine is eating a pint of Ben & Jerry's, whilst watching Sex and the City, wearing nothing but my...
- Jo: Stop! That's not your SSB. Everyone knows you do that.
Super Smash Bros
In a gaming context, SSB means "Super Smash Bros.", a fighting game series published by Nintendo.The original SSB was released in 1999, and a fifth installment, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, was released in 2018.
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When I write SSB, I mean this:
SSB has a number of meanings, depending on context.
Summary of Key Points for the First Definition
"Send Snap Back" is the most common definition for SSB on Snapchat.| SSB | |
|---|---|
| Definition: | Send Snap Back |
| Type: | Abbreviation |
| Guessability: |  4: Difficult to guess |
| Typical Users: |  Adults and Teenagers |
Summary of Key Points for the Second Definition
"Secret Single Behavior" is another common definition for SSB on WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok..| SSB | |
|---|---|
| Definition: | Secret Single Behavior |
| Type: | Abbreviation |
| Guessability: | 4: Difficult to guess |
| Typical Users: |  Adults |
Summary of Key Points for the Third Definition
In gaming, "Super Smash Bros" is a common defintion for SSB.| SSB | |
|---|---|
| Definition: | Super Smash Bros |
| Type: | Abbreviation |
| Guessability: | 4: Difficult to guess |
| Typical Users: |  Adults and Under 13s |
An Academic Look at SSB
Whether used with the meaning "Secret Single Behavior," "Send Snap Back," or "Super Smash Bros.", SSB is an initialism abbreviation. This means it is pronounced using its individual letters (i.e., Ess Ess Bee).Example of SSB Used in a Text
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Online Gaming Terms Snapchat Emojis 100 SNAPCHAT (snap streak for 100 days in a row) AMOS (add me on Snapchat) BABY SNAPCHAT (new friend) RED HEART SNAPCHAT (#1 friend for more than 2 weeks) SC (Seychelles, silent chuckle, SimCity, Snapchat, South Carolina, Starcraft) SMIRK SNAPCHAT (not one of your best friends) SMILE SNAPCHAT (regular snap partner) SPARKLES SNAPCHAT (group chat) YELLOW HEART SNAPCHAT (best friend)Quiz
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