BB

1 of 2

noun

1
: a shot pellet 0.18 inch in diameter for use in a shotgun cartridge
2
: a shot pellet 0.175 inch in diameter for use in an air gun

BB

2 of 2

abbreviation

1
bachelor of business
2
ball bearing
3
base on balls
4
blue book
5
B'nai B'rith

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1832, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of BB was in 1832

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Cite this Entry

“BB.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/BB. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

BB

noun
ˈbē-ˌbē
: a small round piece of shot
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