BYOB
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For the System of a Down song, see B.Y.O.B. (Bring Your Own Bombs).
B.Y.O.B. is an acronym for "bring your own bottle", "bring your own beer" or "bring your own booze". The acronym was first recorded in the 1800s, and is usually used to indicate that the host of a party or social gathering will not be providing alcoholic beverages, but that guests are welcome to bring their own if they choose to do so.[1]
When preceded by B.B.Q., B.Y.O.B. is understood to mean "bring your own burgers" (to the barbecue).
[edit] Etymology
The term was first recorded being used in the 1800s as an acronym for "bring your own basket". The modern meaning was first adopted in the 1950s.[2]
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ BYOB - Definitions from Dictionary.com. Retrieved on 2006-12-11.
- ^ Modern Drunkard Magazine Online. Retrieved on 2006-12-11.
