Suppose you went out with some friends for the evening for a night of fun. Things start out fine but you end up getting into a fight with one of them. You angrily head home and get a chat message from another friend asking what that was all about. In this circumstance, you can use the phrase “MYB” as a way of saying that they need to back off for the time being. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression.
Meaning
The term “MYB” is an acronym for “mind your business”. This term is most often used on social media platforms like TikTok or Snapchat, but can show up in other places as well. “MYB” is a way of telling someone off without as much harshness that some other terms use and as a result can be used in a wide variety of situations.
More often than not, “MYB” is just a way of telling people that they shouldn’t be concerned with things that don’t involve them or a private matter that should be left alone. It’s fairly easy to understand and use once you properly see its many applications and how it is used in the modern social media world.
However, it is possible that the acronym could mean several other things like “move your butt” or “my bad”. It depends on the context, so make sure you know what’s going on.
Example Usage
“Oi, MYB. That’s my problem, not yours”.
“MYB Sarah, that’s private”.
“What do I need 14 apples for? MYB”.
“Could you please MYB?”
“I like to walk my dog in circles. Why? MYB”.
“Why are you always getting in the way, myb before you get hurt”.
Origin
“MYB” is another phrase that originated with the rise of internet chat rooms and everyday texting. Like many others, it’s a common phrase that was just shortened into three letters to save on space as most early cell phones had a character limit. Plus it is just easier to write it that way and still get your point across.
The phrase has seen a resurgence in popularity over the past few years with Snapchat and Twitter becoming everyday communication platforms with character limits. As a result, “MYB” and many shortened phrases have made a huge comeback.
Phrases Similar to MYB
- MYOB: Mind your own business.
- Why did I dye my hair green? MYOB.
- BRB: Be right back.
- Hold on, brb. I need to feed my cat.
- GTFO: Get the fuck out.
- Why are you even here? GTFO.
Phrases Opposite to MYB
- Sup: Short for “what’s up”.
- Sup, dude? What are you up to?
What is The Correct Saying?
- MYB: Mind your business.
Ways People May Incorrectly Say MYB
Context is important with “MYB” due to the fact that it can mean several other phrases with the same letters. One of the more common phrases with similar letters is “my bad”, so be sure to understand the situation in order to make yourself clear. Some examples are:
- It’s my job to MYB, so spill.
- I like to myb when it comes to cost and expenditure.
- Trying to myb is not how to get things done.
Acceptable Ways to Phrase MYB
- Stop getting involved in things that have nothing to do with you, myb and stay safe.
- I wish you would myb, its getting annoying to see you butt in all the time.
- If you see me at 3 am looking sloppy, just myb since I am minding mine.
- Don’t worry what James and I were doing last night, myb and Ill mind mine.
- The best way to maintain a good relationship with your siblings it to myb when they are fighting with their spouse.
- If more Karens would myb instead of worrying about us, there would be less problems in the world.
- How about you myb instead of always trying to poke your nose in mine?