How about you?

Noun: a friend who is usually only called upon by a friend when a more primary/prominent friend is unavailable.

Taken from the term “second string” in an athletic competition situation. In football, if the star quarterback gets injured during a play, the second string is called off the bench to replace him/her. A “Second String Friend” is essentially benched until needed, if ever.

Synonyms: Plan B, Second Choice, Secondary Friend, Benched Until Needed

meaning H.ow B.out Y.ou
usully replying to a persons comment/mssg

An acronym meaning How aBout yoU. The acronym originated in early 2004 during a conversation on AOL Instant Messenger and was created by Ben Math.

A short version of How bout you?

How about you (how 'bout you) or "hbu" for abbreviation is a text message phrase to ask a question in return to someone.

HBU stands for "how about you". HBU usually used in enternet chats