Definition

Abbreviation for "to be honest," used to preface a statement that the speaker considers truthful or sincere, often implying that previous statements may not have been entirely frank.

Example Usage

tbh, I think we should try a different approach on this project.

Origin

Early internet text-speak abbreviation dating back to the 1990s online forums and instant messaging.

Fun Fact

"TBH" became so ubiquitous that Facebook introduced "Honest Posts" (TBH posts) as a feature in 2016, allowing users to post anonymously.

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