TBH
AmericanUsage
What does TBH mean? TBH, commonly written as tbh, is an internet acronym for to be honest. Online and sometimes in speech, TBH is used to indicate a frank statement or admission, express an opinion or preference, or make a wry or provocative comment.How is TBH pronounced?[ tee-bee-eych ]What are some other words related to TBH?
Etymology
Origin of TBH
From its use in digital communications
Example Sentences
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But the means by which Bier's now defunct app tbh reportedly targeted younger users were also somewhat controversial.
From BBC
Buzzfeed reported in 2018 that it had obtained a memo in which tbh's founders told Facebook colleagues, post-acquisition, of "a psychological trick" that could be used to amass teen sign-ups.
From BBC
Sharing this sentiment was "Uncut Gems" actress Julia Fox who commented on a TikTok criticizing Bumble, stating she has “2.5 years of celibacy and never been better tbh.”
From Salon
“I like his music tbh, but maybe Etsy is more his style,” he tweeted, referring to the online crafts marketplace.
From Los Angeles Times
“I cannot wait til they tank tbh.”
From Washington Post
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