bt
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Texting shortcut with two readings: “biết” (to know) or “bình thường” (normal, meh) — context decides.
Register: informalConnotation: texting shorthand
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Origin
Mạng xã hội · Vietnamese internet culture
Sources & notes
Listed in vi.wikipedia “Teencode” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30).
Common questions
What does “bt” mean?
Texting shortcut with two readings: “biết” (to know) or “bình thường” (normal, meh) — context decides.
Is “bt” formal or informal?
bt is generally informal; connotation: texting shorthand.