What Does KB Stand For?

Kiss back

Those who are getting mushy use KB to mean "kiss back." This acronym's most commonly sent in response to K or XOXO, to return your affections.

BFs, GFs, and other SOs are most likely to send and receive KB. You may also receive KB in messages from your mother, father, siblings, or grandparents, if you're part of a family that is comfortable showing affection (how bizarre).

Example

KB! I'll see you soon!

Feel free to blow a KB

Related Slang

K	Kiss
BFK	Big fat kiss
KK	Kiss kiss
KM	Kiss me
XOXO	Hugs and kisses
mwah	Kiss
143	I love you

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Online ChatText Messaging

Kilobyte

An abbreviation that stands for the unit of measurement for 1,000 bytes; commonly used to measure file size or data storage; a MB contains 1,000 kilobytes; as data storage capabilities increase, the kilobytes measurement will become more obsolete, similar to the penny in American currency.

Example

Smaller graphics files usually are less than 100kb in size on websites

Related Slang

gb	Gigabyte
tb	Terabyte
mb	Megabyte
HDD	Hard Disk Drive
SSD	Solid State Drive
comp	Computer
mob	Mobile
bt	Bluetooth
cell	Cell phone

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Technical Terms

Kick back

Those who are relaxing may use KB to stand for "kick back." This acronym is meant to conjure a picture of someone sitting back, kicking up their feet, and chillaxing.

For example, your friends might use KB when asking whether you want to come over for a chill hangout. Or, your SO might use KB when asking whether you want to stay in tonight, rather than go out on the town.

Example

Hey, come KB w/me tonight at mine? Could use some company Sure, I'll be there

A man who is about to KB

Related Slang

Moss	Relax
JC	Just chilling
NMJC	Nothing much, just chillin'
Veg	Do nothing
Take it easy	Calm down
KCCO	Keep calm and carry on

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Online ChatText Messaging

Keyboard

An abbreviation of keyboard, an important part of laptop and desktop computers; often appears as just "K" in other popular terms, such as AFK and AAK.

Example

Do you know of any good kbs? I don't like mine

Related Slang

AFK	Away from keyboard
AAK	Asleep at keyboard
AATK	Always at the keyboard
BAK	Back at keyboard
EAK	Eating at keyboard
PEBCAK	Problem exists between chair and keyboard

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Online ChatText Messaging

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