The abbreviation stands for “Old News Bro,” and it is used as a response to someone indicating they are behind on something.
Examples and other meanings
Exploring different examples and interpretations of ONB in conversations.
“Yeah, that’s totally ONB!”
- Emotion: Informative
- Intention: A response to imply that the speaker already knows the information being shared.
“Oh yeah, I heard about this already… ONB!”
- Emotion: Emotive
- Intention: To convey a sense of being ahead of the other person in the conversation.
Popularity over time
Analyzing the trend and usage of ONB in different platforms and communities.
The abbreviation “ONB” started trending in 2021 on social media and text messaging platforms.
