What does ㅂㅂ (bai bai) mean?
- ㅂㅂbai bai
Bye bye
Casual: friends and people younger than you
ㅂㅂ (bai bai) means "bye bye" in Korean texting. It is short for 바이바이, the English "bye bye" written in Korean.
Where it comes from
ㅂ is the first consonant of 바 in 바이. Two ㅂ stand for the two "bye"s.
How to use ㅂㅂ
ㅂㅂ is a quick, light way to end a chat with a friend, like "bb" or "bye". It is cheerful and casual.
Use it only with friends, siblings or people your age. With older people or at work, end with 안녕히 계세요, 들어가세요, or simply 내일 뵙겠습니다 ("see you tomorrow").
You may also see ㅃㅇ, short for 빠이, another playful spelling of "bye".
Examples
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Ending a chat with a friend
Signing off late at night
Wrapping up plans quickly
Other ways to say it
| Korean | Meaning | When |
|---|---|---|
| 바이바이 | Bye bye | The full typed version. |
| ㅃㅇ | Bye | From 빠이. Playful. |
| 안녕 | Bye | Normal casual goodbye. |
| 잘 가 | Bye / take care | Said to someone leaving. |
Questions learners ask
What does bb mean in Korean texting?
"bb" is ㅂㅂ written in English letters. It stands for 바이바이, "bye bye".
Can I say ㅂㅂ to my teacher?
No, it is too casual. Use a polite goodbye such as 안녕히 계세요.
Do Koreans say bye bye out loud?
Yes, 바이바이 or 빠이 is a common, cute way to say bye among friends, especially young people.