TBR

What Does TBR Mean?

TBR means "To Be Real or "To Be Rude."

The abbreviation TBR is typically used with the meaning "To Be Real" or "To Be Rude" to emphasize that the opinion being expressed is honest and truthful. TBR is often used to introduce a frank opinion.

As with many other phrases which offer opinion, TBR is often used by people with passive-aggressive personalities (i.e., people who mask their controlling or aggressive nature by using non-emotive and non-confrontational language).

Other abbreviations with similar meanings to TBR, include:

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When I write TBR, I mean this: meaning of TBR TBR also means "To Be Rude."

Summary of Key Points

First Definition for TBR

TBR means "To Be Real." This is the most common definition for TBR on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter.
TBR
Definition:To Be Real
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:
2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:
Adults and Teenagers

Second Definition for TBR

TBR also means "To Be Rude":
TBR
Definition:To Be Rude
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:
2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:
Adults and Teenagers

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Examples of TBR in Sentences

Here are examples of TBR being used in conversations:
  • Larry: Do you think she will go out with me?
  • Garry: TBR, I think she's more likely to report you for stalking her.
  • Karl: I'm really looking forward to the party on Saturday!
  • Tim: TBR, I can't think of anything I would rather not do.

An Academic Look at TBR

"To Be Real" is a slang phrase used with the meaning "To Be Honest." Slang refers to words, phrases and uses of language that are regarded as very informal and which are often restricted to a special context or a particular group of users.

As it is pronounced using its individual letters (i.e., "Tee Bee Arr"), TBR is classified as an initialism abbreviation. Initialisms are different to acronyms, which are spoken like words.

What Did We Say before Texting and Social Media?

Before the digital era, we might have just said "To Be Real" or "To Be Rude," or something like "To Be Honest" or "To Be Fair" instead of using the abbreviation TBR.

Example of TBR Used in a Text

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See Also

KIR (Keep It Real) MAD (Really) ORLY (Oh, Really?)