TBH
What Does TBH Mean in a Text?
TBH usually means "To Be Honest," as in "This is the truth," or "In my opinion." It can also be used as a noun, with meanings such as "Honest opinion" or "Honest comment." For example:- Charlie: Did you enjoy my party?
- Jordan: TBH, I didn't like the music.
- Jo: Do you really think that selfie made me look like a hamster?
- Sam: That's my TBH.
- Snapchat User: LMR picture and I'll post some TBHs. (Like my recent picture and I'll post some honest opinions [on your profile].)
"To Be Honest" is often abbreviated as 2BH.
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When I write TBH, I mean this:
TBH can also just mean "Honest opinion" or "Honest comment."
Summary of Key Points
Definition for TBH
TBH means "To Be Honest" or "Honest Opinion" (especially on Snapchat). This is the most common definition for TBH on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X (Twitter).TBH | |
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Definition: | To Be Honest or Honest Opinion |
Type: | Abbreviation |
Guessability: | 2: Quite easy to guess |
Typical Users: | Adults and Teenagers |
An Academic Look at TBH
TBH is an infinitive phrase. It is typically used as an adjective phrase meaning "Speaking with complete honesty." For example:- I don't like your new boyfriend tbh. (Speaking with complete honesty, I don't like your new boyfriend.)
(Note: Speaking with complete honesty is a type of adjective phrase called a participle phrase.)
- Do you want my TBH? (Here, TBH is used as a noun.)
Example of TBH Used in a Text
TBH
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See Also
HTG (honest to God) ICL (I can't lie) IHDK (I honestly don't know) IIH (if I'm honest) IMAHO (in my absolute honest opinion) JBH (just being honest)Quiz
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