TBH

What it means

TBH stands for 'to be honest.' It introduces a candid or slightly blunt remark, signaling that you're dropping the polite filter for a moment. It can preface mild criticism, a confession, or just a frank opinion.

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Examples

• TBH, I didn't really enjoy the party.
• tbh I forgot we even had plans.
• TBH, your first draft was better.
• She's the most talented in the group, tbh.

Where it comes from

A texting initialism that became a social-media trend, where people would 'give TBHs' — short honest comments about each other.

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