The <b> HTML element is used to draw the reader's attention to the element's contents, which are not otherwise granted special importance. This was formerly known as the Boldface element, and most browsers still draw the text in boldface. However, you should not use <b> for styling text; instead, you should use the CSS font-weight property to create boldface text, or the <strong> element to indicate that text is of special importance.
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Published October 12, 2018
What does B mean?
B is an affectionate term for a loved one. It is often times used to address a homie, ya girl, or ya moms.
Related words
you mad bro?, 💌 Love Letter emoji, or nahWhere does B come from?
B is a letter, yes, but it’s also a shortening of several words: brother, babe, bae, boo … you get the point.
People love creating abbreviations … and what’s the easiest abbreviation to create? One that is one letter … voila, here’s B. In fact, this abbreviation has been in use since at least 2005, according to Urban Dictionary entries.
Lana Del Rey? Nah b. Her name should be Lana Del Depression
— Gavin Pate ® (@_gavinnn) October 12, 2018
Examples of B
Get a best friend that cares for you even from miles away, love ya b @_caitlinmillerx
@bexbrown_x, October, 2018
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Every time I get to feeling somebody my heart be like nah B don’t do it 🤦🏾♂️
@yvngcolby_, October, 2018
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Who uses B?
People often use B to response to their friends, family, random internet poster or commenter. It’s a friendly way of showing affection.
It’s cash app your bff day! 😎 Thanks B in advance
— Torri (@_TheWrightWay_) October 12, 2018
someone just made my day
they literally went like omg you look so much better than before well thanks b <3— better be happy when i (@rotibutter) October 8, 2018
Yooo , I just met this chick, but I can tell there’s gonna be a long time of laughs and good times to come! Sooo HAPPY BIRTHDAY @BonitaXII ! Let’s go wreck some shit on #BlackOps4 !! Love ya b!💞
— F/A Jay 🏳️🌈 (@MannyWanny023) October 12, 2018
So many fake people these days. Only wanna talk to you when they need something from you or when they see you flourishing, nah b. Bye🤗
— RACHEL ASHLEY (@therachelashley) October 8, 2018
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