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\ ˈbē-(ˌ)bē 
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\Definition of BB
(Entry 1 of 2)
1 : a shot pellet 0.18 inch in diameter for use in a shotgun cartridge
2 : a shot pellet 0.175 inch in diameter for use in an air gun
BB
abbreviationDefinition of BB (Entry 2 of 2)
1 bachelor of business
2 ball bearing
3 base on balls
4 blue book
5 B'nai B'rith
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BB
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of BB
: a small metal ball that is fired from a BB gun
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The first known use of BB was in 1832
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