WBU means “What about you?”. Asks for the other person’s answer to the same question. Identical in use to HBU.
| WBU at a glance | |
|---|---|
| Stands for | What about you? |
| Tone | Friendly and polite. |
| Where you’ll see it | All messaging apps |
| Similar terms | HBU, WYD, IDK |
How WBU is used: examples
- “I’m at work, wbu?”
- “I like the blue one wbu”
How to reply to wbu
- “I’m still in bed lol.”
- “Blue for me too.”
Good to know
There is no real difference between WBU and HBU; use either.
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Frequently asked questions
What does WBU mean in text?
WBU means “What about you?”. Asks for the other person’s answer to the same question. Identical in use to HBU.
What does WBU mean from a girl or a guy?
The same thing from anyone: “What about you?”. You will mostly see it in all messaging apps.
Is WBU rude?
Friendly and polite.
How do you reply to wbu?
For example: “I’m still in bed lol.” or “Blue for me too.”
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