As with so many social media acronyms and examples of slang, ONB is a collection of letters which boast a number of different meanings.
On TikTok specifically, ONB is linked with a couple of different trends – all of which we will share and discuss in this article.
Perhaps the most common use of ONB on TikTok is Outward Nose Breath.
ONB as Outward Nose Breath
So, what exactly does this mean?
The ONB Outward Nose Breath trend is widely considered to be a more accurate reaction to something mildly funny, as opposed to an acronym like LOL which means Laugh Out Loud.
In short, it symbolises that kind of laugh that we do when something is a little bit funny and merits a reaction – but is not enough to earn a full blown laugh.
It is being used on TikTok as both a genuine and a sarcastic reaction – depending on the user and situation.
Other Interpretations of Onb
Some other meanings, interpretations, and definitions of ONB include…
- Old News Bro – a popular use of the acronym which is shared as a put-down to someone who shares what others believe to be old or already outdated news
- On Bro – a Gen Z version of “pinky promise”, where friends pledge and promise to keep something between them
So, which version of ONB have you seen, heard of, or are more likely to use yourself?
