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
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
TBH, we really would have preferred her to ask him if he still wants to study oceanography and drive a solar-powered 1982 Jaguar.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2026
TBH, Im not a strong enough reporter to hunt this down, but its real.
From Washington Post • Aug. 9, 2022
Not very creative TBH, but again, these course designers were working with bad farmland.
From Golf Digest • Jul. 10, 2019
TBH, I probably got a little too real 🤷🏾♀️but that's just how we roll around here.
From The Guardian • Jan. 8, 2019
Which sucks for them but is also kind of messing up Christmas for the royal family, TBH, because Richard doesn’t have time to hang out with them!
From Slate • Dec. 4, 2018
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