BR Meaning: What Does BR Mean in English? • 7ESL

What does BR mean? What does this internet slang word stand for? Learn the definition, how and when to use this text abbreviation with useful conversation examples and ESL infographic.

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BR Meaning

What Does BR Mean?

“BR” stands for “best regards”.

This next phrase can be used in semi-professional communication. The meaning of “BR” is “best regards.” “Best regards” or “regards” is used at the end of a message to let the receiver know that the writer wishes them well.

Similar internet slang terms

Some similar expressions are “ATB” and “ATVB.” “ATB” means “all the best.” Similarly, “ATVB” means “all the very best.” Both of these have generally the same meaning as “BR.” They are used at the end of a message, email, or some other type of communication to communicate the sender’s good intentions towards the recipient.

Although phrases like “regards,” “best regards,” or “all the best,” are often used in professional communication, the abbreviated forms are not appropriate for this type of environment. Instead, “BR,” “ATB,” or “ATVB” are more likely to be used between people who already have an established, casual relationship.

Conversation Examples

Let’s take a look at some ways we can use “BR.”

Example 1:

Friend 1: Suzy just had twins! Can you believe it?
Friend 2: Wow! Really? That’s great!
Friend 1: Yeah, two twin boys. It’s really unbelievable.
Friend 2: That’s right. She has wanted kids for a long time. I’m so glad to hear that she finally did it.
Friend 1: Yeah, it sure is. I’m going to see her tomorrow. Wanna come?
Friend 2: I wish I could. I have something else to do. Send her my BR.

This first example shows a texting conversation between two friends. Friend 1 reports the news that their common friend, Suzy, just had twins. She invites Friend 2 out to join her in visiting Suzy. It turns out that Friend 2 is busy so she can’t make it. Since she can’t go, she askes Friend 1 to send her “best regards” to Suzy. Although she can’t go, Friend 2 wants Suzy to know that she is thinking of her and wishes her the best with her expanding family.

Example 2:

Coworker 1: So what’s up? Did you hear anything about that promotion?
Coworker 2: Yeah, I did.
Coworker 1: So what is it? Don’t make me pull it out of you!
Coworker 2: Yeah, I got it.
Coworker 1: Awesome bro! I knew you would. Who else would get it, right?
Coworker 2: Right, thanks man.
Coworker 1: Nah man, BR. You earned it.

This second example shows two coworkers who are talking about the opportunity of getting a recent promotion. Coworker 1 asks Coworker 2 about the status of the promotion. Coworker 2 reports that he got the promotion. After a brief exchange, Coworker 1 uses BR to congratulate Coworker 1 on his newly earned position. Here, Coworker 1 is sending his best thoughts and feelings to Coworker 2 to congratulate him on a job well done.

Other Meanings

There are a few other meanings for “BR.” One is “bathroom.” This is easy enough to understand. Another is “bug report.” This is something used by computer programmers or users of games or computer programs to report a bug in a certain piece of software. Next, we have “beer run.” This refers to the act of entering a store that sells alcohol and running off with some beer. This is theft and so it generally frowned upon by society.

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