What does “ONB” mean?

[jamerober]

I’ve been seeing ONB used in texts and social media posts. What does ONB meaning stand for, and how is it commonly used?

 

[meenakshi]

“ONB” is an abbreviation that typically means “Outward No Bounce” in banking, referring to a successful transaction. In texting or social media, it can also mean “On Bro” or “On God No Bounce,” used to emphasize honesty or truth in a statement.

 

[jainnorton]

The abbreviation ONB among the slang ones mainly stands for "On Bro," which is a way to stress the truthfulness, honesty or gravity of a situation, in other words, like saying "I swear" or "for real". However, it depends on the context in which it is used, as in the case of the names of organizations like Old National Bank or concepts in the area of linear algebra.

 

[royjasika]

ONB can have different meanings depending on context. In texting or social media, it often means On Bro a slang phrase used to show agreement or emphasis, similar to saying I swear. In business, ONB can stand for Old National Bank. In sports or gaming, it might mean Official Notice Board or a team abbreviation.

 

[jameswill8520]

I thought it meant “On My Business” but that didn’t make sense in the sentence “Goodnight, ONB .” Someone explain before I embarrass myself again in the group chat.

 

[Emmawoods]

Haha no, it actually means “On Bro” like when someone’s vouching hard for something. Example: “I didn’t do it, ONB!” It’s kinda like saying “I swear on my bro.” Basically, modern internet oath taking .

 

[AnnisHayma]

So people really replaced “I swear” with “ONB”? Humanity is doomed. What’s next, “OMG” becoming “ONBMG”?

 

[marcowayne]

@AnnisHayma It’s just slang! Every generation has theirs. My mom once thought “LOL” meant “Lots of Love” she texted “Grandma died, LOL.”

 

[natalia]

ONB, that story took me out But yeah, it’s mostly used by Gen Z on TikTok or in group chats. Just means “for real, I swear.” Don’t overthink it unless you’re trying to pass the Vibe Check