Jan 2, 2023
"#TBH," the acronym which stands for "to be honest," has been used by teens for years and has taken on a new meaning in recent years.
While "#tbh" still typically means "to be honest" or sometimes "to be heard," it is now more often associated with compliments than insults ("I'm just being honest!").
The abbreviation “TBH” refers to “To Be Honest.” To understand why it is used so often on TikTok, read about TBH here.
If you're wondering what TBH means, you're not alone. The phrase “TBH” is used quite often, especially on social media and online forums. You may also see TBH's close cousin "To Be Fair" (TBF) on some posts or threads.