b/w

Initialism of backed with, commonly used with old 45 and 78 RPM records, referring to the flip side (commonly called "B-side") of the record.

Meanings

phrase
  1. abbreviationinitialismentertainmentInitialism of backed with, commonly used with old 45 and 78 RPM records, referring to the flip side (commonly called "B-side") of the record.
adjectiveb/w (not comparable)
  1. abbreviationinitialismnot comparableartInitialism of black-and-white.
preposition
  1. abbreviationAbbreviation of between.

    SnowAngel:maybe it's not healthy to like someone as much as i like him, but i can't help it. when things are good b/w us, they're so so good, he's, like, my soulmate, i swear to god.

    2004, Lauren Myracle, ttyl, New York, NY: Amulet Books, →ISBN, page 66
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APA

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MLA

“b/w.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/b%2Fw. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

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