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Acronym for ”not gonna be right back”.
Used when leaving a(n internet) conversation with the intent to make it known that one is not going to rejoin it later. It can also be used in ironic or sarcastic manner with or without an excuse to leave the conversation)
The origin of the acronym is believed to be communities from the social media platform Discord.
”Speaking of the former president, does anyone happen to recall ever finding out Obama’s family name? There’s been a lot of speculation about the legitimacy of his birth certificate.”
”I think I have to go mow the lawn of my GIGANTIC backyard. Gonna take a few hours. NGBRB”
NGBRB by SomeFishyStuff August 3, 2021
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Jimmy and Tom were discussing a recent robbery:

Tom: "Hey Jim, the store got robbed again... NTBRB, it was probably a black guy."

Jimmy: "I'm pretty sure that's racist."
Tom: "But I said NTBRB..."
Jimmy: "......"
NTBRB by Hardly stiff July 13, 2014
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NGBRB NBRB NGBBPD NGbreakup NGBRI NTBRB
The most public of sixth form breakups, defining the disintergration of a relationship upon social networking sites, which commonly involves a psycotic female and chinese male that can only be cured by the brave pill.
Peron 1 "have you heard about the break up?"
Person 2 "yeah, what an NGbreakup!"
Person 1 "she should really take a brave pill"
NGbreakup by whsg13 November 16, 2011
Ed Gein, the famous serial killer, was found NGBRI. Instead of prison, he was sent to Central State Hospital at Waupun, Wisconsin.
NGBRI by despeyland May 30, 2008
Narcissistic Gay Bitching Bi Polar Disorder is a VERY rare condition. With a single diagnosed patient only, NGBBPD is presently considered one of the rarest disorders.
John: Dammmn that guy is a weird ass mofo, Fuuuuckkk!
Steve: Yeah, PJ has NGBBPD.
NGBBPD by the1337cockroach May 21, 2011
Never Be Right Back ; leaving the conversation never to return .

Walking away ; end of conversation for ever ; end of discussion ; not saying anymore ; leaving the hold sordid sorry mess of communication for good .
Johndang promoted Bubba; Mabs and katja then typed " NBRB " and then left the conversation , never to be heard from again !
NBRB by Katjadreaming September 30, 2015