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AWB

(initialism) Australian Wheat Board.

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#1·Apr 27, 2026AUS

(initialism) Australian Wheat Board.

For parents

AWB means: Australian Wheat Board.. It is mainly Australian English and may not be understood outside that context. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.

For ESL learners

AWB means: Australian Wheat Board.. Register: informal, Australian English. Often not understood outside its region; gloss the word on first use when writing for an international audience. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.

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Australia
#2·Apr 27, 2026AUS

(South Africa, initialism) Afrikaner Weerstandsbeweging.

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  • “If an [internal link](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:WhatLinksHere/AWB&namespace=0) incorrectly led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article.”

  • “An air waybill (AWB), also known as an air consignment note, is a type of [bill of lading](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_of_lading "Bill of lading").”

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Australia
#3·Apr 27, 2026AUS

(US, politics, initialism) Federal Assault Weapons Ban.

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AWB means: Australian Wheat Board.. It is mainly Australian English and may not be understood outside that context. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.

Why is this section here?

Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.

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