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Abbreviation for "not to be taken seriously."
Sometimes typed in a manner to resemble html code, the phrase is used to convey tone of voice in forums or message boards when a poster wants to imply a joking manner in their post, though not necessarily a sarcastic one.
It is similar to "oaj" or "only a joke," </teasing>, </joke> and </joking>.
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The poster's reply said, "Now that I know that about you, I'm going to put you on ignore </ntbts>" but I didn't get upset, because I knew that person was only teasing.
ntbts by Stori May 31, 2007
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NTBT is a text/chat/IM abbreviation that stands for "No Tell, Bro Talk." It is generally used as a preface for sensitive information, especially in regard to something that a bro would not want his girlfriend to know about.
Text sequence between two bros.

Bro 1: Dude, you'll never believe what happened last night.
Bro 2: What?
Bro 1: NTBT.
Bro 2: Of course.
Bro 1: I totally fucked my girlfriend's sister.
Bro 2: Nice.
NTBT by Pooh Richardson June 12, 2014
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I've been so busy i have NTTS
NTTS by Fuck i'm good cunt January 16, 2013
Commonly associated with large black breasts. Pepperoni or large sloppy nipples preferred. one can lie about getting them, but will be ridiculed by his or her friends as a result.
Puffer likes to suck Ntits. Kyle cannot live without Ntits in his mouth. Dave loves to lie about Ntits.
Ntits by cosbykid1 September 22, 2010
Person A: I heard she was talking shit about you.

Person B: What? UGH I'M SO MAD IM NTBTFW.
NTBTFW by noahbb March 3, 2009

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One of the most iconic, unproblematic stan he is iconic. Also known for stanning Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Blackpink, Camila Cabello, Billie Eilish. He is funny and one of the accounts that carried stan twitter.
nbtspositions is iconic purr
nbtspositions by chromaticamel April 21, 2021

NTBUSWAB 

Not To Bring Up Star Wars Again But ...
popular acronym used by IRC nerds and pedifiles who are very fixating on the movie Star Wars
<ircnerd> NTBUSWAB that Princess Leah was 1337!
NTBUSWAB by vokal December 10, 2003