r-bomb

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Meaning · English

To leave someone's text message on read without replying.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Being r-bombed is roughhh

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “r-bomb” mean?

To leave someone's text message on read without replying.

Is “r-bomb” formal or informal?

r-bomb is generally slang.