TBNT
What Does TBNT Mean in a Text?
TBNT means "Thanks, But No Thanks." It is an informal way of declining an offer.Image for TBNT
When I write TBNT, I mean this:
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Summary of Key Points
"Thanks, But No Thanks" is the most common definition for TBNT on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.TBNT | |
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Definition: | Thanks, But No Thanks |
Type: | Abbreviation |
Guessability: | 2: Quite easy to guess |
Typical Users: | Adults and Teenagers |
Examples of TBNT in Sentences
Here is an example of TBNT being used in a conversation:- Tony: Fancy joining me for a 7am run tomorrow?
- Jordan: Uh, TBNT!
An Academic Look at TBNT
As it is pronounced using its individual letters (i.e., "Tee Bee En Tee"), TBNT is classified as an initialism abbreviation. Initialisms are different to acronyms, which are spoken like words.What Did We Say before Texting and Social Media?
Before the digital era, we might have said something like "Thank you but no" instead of TBNT.Example of TBNT Used in a Text
TBNT
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List of Cryptocurrency Terms List of Dating Terms 10Q (thank you) 10X (thanks) CHEERS (thank you) FNX (thanks) NOPE (no, not of planet earth) NTY (no thank you)Quiz
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