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 |
Asks the recipient to come back soon. Might be used as a response to BIAM.