phrase Internet Slang

TBH

/ˌtiːbiːˈeɪtʃ/ · phrase · informal

'To be honest' — the lead-in before an unvarnished opinion, or a whole compliment game on social.

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Definitions

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A standalone social-media format where people post 'send me a tbh' and reply with an honest thought about each person who responds.

“'comment and I'll give you a tbh.'”
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Short for 'to be honest.' Introduces a candid opinion or admission.

“'tbh I didn't like it that much.'”
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3

A filler tag thrown at the end of a sentence for emphasis, with barely any 'honesty' weight left.

“'I'm just tired tbh.'”
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TBH In A Sentence

tbh i thought you forgot about me
drop a 🔥 and i'll send a tbh
the new album is mid tbh

Origin & Usage

An initialism of 'to be honest.' It evolved from a simple texting lead-in into a viral compliment-exchange format on Facebook and Instagram in the mid-2010s.

Variants to be honesttbhhngl tbh
Tags #acronym#texting#gen-z#american

People Also Ask

What does tbh mean in texting?

It means 'to be honest.' It precedes a frank opinion or confession.

What does 'send me a tbh' mean on Instagram?

It's a social game — you reply with an honest thought or compliment about each person who likes or comments on the post.

Is tbh the same as ngl?

They overlap heavily. Both flag honesty, though 'ngl' ('not gonna lie') leans slightly more toward confessing something.

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