What does BBG mean on TikTok?

Kawter Abed
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BBG is a term you may have seen frequently on TikTok, and other platforms like Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, and more. Here’s everything to know about what it means.

TikTok is known for its short-form videos and viral challenges, and it provides a stage for creators to express themselves in diverse ways. This expression often includes the use of slang terms and acronyms.

These acronyms can make communicating quicker and easier on the app, however, if you’re out of the loop, some of them can be quite confusing.

BBG is a term that isn’t exclusive to TikTok, but it is often found on the platform in comment sections, videos, video captions, and direct messages. Here’s everything to know about what it means.

BBG meaning on TikTok

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In many cases, BBG stands for ‘Baby Girl.’ It’s a term of endearment often used between friends or loved ones, similar to other popular acronyms such as “bae” or “boo.”

On TikTok, the usage of BBG is widespread, appearing in various forms of content and interaction. For example, a user may comment “BBG, you look great!” on a female friend’s post, expressing admiration or support.

A content creator may also use the term in their video caption, like “BBG’s day out,” to indicate a personal vlog or lifestyle content.

While ‘baby girl’ is often used as an endearing pet name for a woman, it’s also become an adjective to describe a man who’s cute and comfortable in his masculinity. On TikTok, it’s not uncommon to find the phrase “he’s so bbg” under videos of middle-aged men and male fictional characters.

If there are any other phrases or slang terms on TikTok that you don’t know the meaning of, you can check out our guide here to learn all about the most popular words on the app.

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