TikTok slang has evolved and expanded over the years, with numerous acronyms and phrases created. This has made keeping up challenging if you’re not using TikTok regularly. One of these acronyms is DTB.
What does DTB mean on TikTok? This is a question many have that we will answer in this article. We will keep it PG because you may be surprised at what this acronym actually means on the popular social media platform.
What Does DTB Mean on TikTok?
Simply put, on TikTok, DTB stands for “Don’t Trust B*tches” while less frequently standing for “Don’t Trust Boys” when it is used.
DTB will generally be used by boys as a form of protectionism of other males, while when used by a girl is reversed and is being used to protect other females.
You will usually find DTB written within a video’s caption or the comments section under a video. This acronym is generally used as a warning to others. Occasionally, it will also be used to add more context into an online discussion or rant happening within the comments section.
By and large, DTB is used as shorthand for the two meanings we shared above. However, there are, although much less frequently, two other meanings for DTB on TikTok. These are:
- Don’t Text Back – A warning given to friends or an ex-partner
- Down to B*ng – An invite and solicitation for a romantic rendezvous
As we mentioned, these are used less frequently as meanings for DTB. The vast majority of the time it will mean “Don’t Trust B*itches” on TikTok.
Conclusion
Now that you know the answer to the question, “What does DTB mean on TikTok?” you will no longer be in the dark when you see it being used in a video caption or the comments section of a TikTok video.
