WBU
'What about you?' — bounces a question right back to keep the chat moving.
Definitions
Short for 'what about you?' Returns a question after you've answered it.
A lazy thread-filler when you don't have much to add but don't want the conversation to end.
A conversational keep-alive that signals you want to hear their side too.
WBU In A Sentence
Origin & Usage
An initialism of 'what about you,' a stock conversational phrase that became texting shorthand alongside 'hbu' as messaging favored short reciprocal replies.
People Also Ask
What does wbu mean in texting?
It means 'what about you?' You use it to bounce a question back after answering it.
Is wbu the same as hbu?
Pretty much. 'wbu' is 'what about you' and 'hbu' is 'how about you' — both reflect the question, and people swap them freely.
How do you respond to wbu?
Just answer the original question about yourself. You can add another 'wbu' or 'lol' to keep it going if you want.
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