Noyb

Pronunciation: /noʊiwaɪbiː/

Definitions of NOYB

noun an acronym for 'None of Your Business'

Example Sentences

A1 I don't want to talk about it, it's NOYB.

A2 She told me to mind my own business and said it was NOYB.

B1 The boss's personal life is NOYB, so don't ask about it.

B2 I overheard a conversation that was clearly marked as NOYB.

C1 The company's financial records are strictly confidential and considered NOYB.

C2 As a high-level executive, he made it clear that his personal affairs were NOYB to everyone else.

Examples of NOYB in a Sentence

formal The acronym NOYB stands for 'None of Your Business'.

informal I told my nosy neighbor that it was NOYB when she asked about my personal life.

slang I don't know why she keeps asking about my relationship status, it's NOYB.

figurative When it comes to my decisions, it's always NOYB to others.

Grammatical Forms of NOYB

• past tense: NOYBed
• plural: NOYBs
• comparative: more NOYB
• superlative: most NOYB
• present tense: NOYBs
• future tense: will NOYB
• perfect tense: have NOYBed
• continuous tense: is NOYBing
• singular: NOYB
• positive degree: very NOYB
• infinitive: to NOYB
• gerund: NOYBing
• participle: NOYBed

Origin and Evolution of NOYB

First Known Use: 1980 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'NOYB' is an acronym for 'None of Your Business'. It originated as a slang term in informal communication.

Evolution of the word: Originally used as a dismissive or humorous response to nosy or intrusive questions, 'NOYB' has evolved to be used more widely in online communication as a way to assert privacy boundaries or indicate that a topic is off-limits for discussion.