HB
HB has 3 meanings
- 1.Hurry back
- 2.Hit batsmen
- 3.Hug back
Hit batsmen
A baseball pitching statistic used to record the number of batters a pitcher has hit with a pitch; similar to the HBP and BB statistics.
Example
He's struggling with his control today with 3 HB in the last 6 innings
Related Slang
| HBP | Hit by pitch |
| BB | Bases on balls |
| SP | Starting pitcher |
| RP | Relief pitcher |
| Ace | Best starting pitcher |
| Closer | A relief pitcher that finishes a baseball game |
| Chin music | Pitch that nearly hits the batter's head |
| High and tight | High and inside pitch |
| Jam | To pitch near a batter's hands |
Categories
Hug back
When you send someone a digital hug, they may respond with HB, or "hug back." For example, you might see HB used in response to H, GBH, or XOXO.
Your family and SO are most likely to use HB to mean "hug back," as you exchange hugs and kisses via chat or text messages. However, bros might also use HB to cement a virtual bro hug.
Example
You're such a great friend! <h>
No, you're a great friend! <hb>
Some people don't instinctively HB
Related Slang
| GBH | Great big hug |
| H&K | Hugs and kisses |
| XO | Kiss and Hug |
| mwahugz | Kisses and hugs |
| AAF | Always and forever |
| BFF | Best friends forever |
| bf | Boyfriend |
| gf | Girlfriend |
| H | Hug |
| XOXO | Hugs and kisses |
| Bro hug | Hug between two men |
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Someone who sends you HB wants you to "hurry back." You might receive this acronym after telling a friend you're going AFK. That friend wants you to return as quickly as you can, so you can keep chatting.
If you have the time, you can reply to HB with "will do" or BRB, to let the person you're chatting with know you'll be back ASAP. Or, you could spend that time actually doing whatever it is you need to do, so you can return more quickly.