TBT

TBT has 2 meanings
1. What does TBT stand for on social media?

Throwback Thursday

On Thursdays, many social media users post nostalgic pictures from their past. This trend is known as Throwback Thursday, or TBT.

Origin of TBT

The first known use of Throwback Thursday was in 2006 on the blog NiceKicks.com, by author Matt Halfhill. NiceKicks.com's Throwback Thursdays featured pictures and write-ups of old sneakers.

Whether from Halfhill's site or somewhere else, the phrase Throwback Thursday eventually migrated to Twitter. There, users began posting weekly Throwback Thursday pictures alongside the #TBT hashtag. TBT is now also prevalent on Instagram and Facebook, especially among certain influencers.

Example

#TBT - That time I met Shaq at Big Chicken in Vegas
A TBT post from Twitter
A TBT post from Twitter

Related Slang

MCMMan-crush Monday
MMMusic Monday
WBWWayback Wednesday
WCWWoman-crush Wednesday
FBFFlashback Friday
FFFollow Friday

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Updated April 11, 2023
2. What does TBT stand for in text and chat messages?

Truth be told

Someone who uses TBT to mean "truth be told" is sharing their honest opinion about something. You're most likely to encounter this version of TBT in chat or text messages, sent by a friend or family member who has decided it's time for some real talk.

Usually, when someone uses TBT, the truth they're sharing is serious, critical, and/or unkind. For example, after you break up with an SO, your BFF may say "TBT, I never liked them anyway."

Example

TBT, I don't think you should try out for the play
What?! Why not?

A man who is about to use TBT

Related Slang

TTTTTo tell the truth
truTrue
tru datTrue that
ATTTAin't that the truth
2G2BTToo good to be true
TBHTo be honest
TBQHTo be quite honest
Truth bombA surprising but true statement
Give us the teaShare your gossip with us

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Text Messaging
Updated April 11, 2023

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