What is Ntbts?
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Abbreviation for "not to be taken seriously."
Sometimes typed in a manner to resemble html code, the phrase is used to convey tone of voice in forums or message boards when a poster wants to imply a joking manner in their post, though not necessarily a sarcastic one.
It is similar to "oaj" or "only a joke," </teasing>, </joke> and </joking>.
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The poster's reply said, "Now that I know that about you, I'm going to put you on ignore </ntbts>" but I didn't get upset, because I knew that person was only teasing.
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