What does ASB mean on Snapchat?

Kawter Abed
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If you’re an avid Snapchat user, you might have come across the acronym ‘ASB.’ But what does this term actually mean? Here’s everything to know.

Snapchat continues to be one of the most popular social media platforms out there, thanks to its unique blend of photo, video, and direct messages that disappear after viewing.

While the core of Snapchat revolves around sending ‘snaps’ to friends and viewing ‘stories’, the app also prides itself on quick and casual communication, and users have adopted their own language of abbreviations and slang terms.

One term you may have at some point encountered while using the instant messaging platform is ASB. If you’re out of the loop, here’s everything to know about what it means, and when it’s used.

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ASB meaning on Snapchat

On Snapchat, ASB usually stands for ‘All Snap Back.’ This indicates that someone is open to receiving snaps from all their friends or contacts. It’s a way of engaging with the community, whether it’s with close friends, acquaintances, or even a broader audience if they have a public profile.

The term is often used in stories or in group chats, but it may also pop up in an individual message if someone has sent the same snap to multiple users.

Across a number of platforms, ASB can also be used to mean ‘Attention Seeking Behavior,’ ‘Anti-Social Behavior,’ or ‘As Silence Breaks.’ Ultimately, the acronym has several definitions, but it is most commonly used on Snapchat to indicate ‘All Snap Back.’

If you want to learn more about how to use Snapchat, you can check out some of our other guides here:

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About The Author

Kawter Abed is a London-based Entertainment Writer at Dexerto. She covers celebrity and reality TV news, and the latest viral TikTok trends. Kawter has a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Media, and a Master’s in International Journalism. When she's not covering celebrities and TikTok stories, she enjoys reading, binging shows on Netflix, and playing nostalgic Nintendo games. You can contact her at kawter.abed@dexerto.com