This is a long list of acronyms and abbreviations related to social media that you should be aware of.
You’re not the only one who has ever been confused by the acronyms used on social media. Social media is, after all, a foreign language and world.
Since most acronyms are used frequently on social media sites, it’s likely that you’ve come across a handful on many apps. The following are a some of the most often used acronyms on social networking.
1. POV
“Point of view” is what POV stands for. It instructs the audience watching a video to put themselves in the description’s shoes. It provides a video with succinct, engaging context.
In the case of a film, for instance, a caption such as “POV: You have no more chores to do” suggests that you picture someone in such situation.
2. FYP
The “For You Page” (abbreviated FYP) is TikTok’s feed of personalised recommendations. Based on the stuff you have already enjoyed, it suggests content to you. Every TikTok creator hopes that the FYP will highlight their videos. As of this writing, the #FYP hashtag on TikTok got 49,775.4 billion views.
3. IYKYK
“If you know, you know” is the acronym for IYKYK. When something is meant to be an inside joke or something that only a select few would understand, it is referred to by this acronym. Usually, it is used without any context.
4. GRWM
The phrase “get ready with me” is GRWM. Videos of creators getting ready for the day on TikTok are the ones that have made the word most popular. This might be done in order to be ready for a date, an event, or errands.
5. DM
A direct message on a social media app is called a DM. Users can converse secretly there as opposed to publicly, like in article comments. For instance, on social media, you can privately share someone’s post with a buddy by sending them a direct message (DM).
6. #F4F
#F4F stands for “follow for follow”. After following you, users frequently leave this hashtag in your comments. It’s how they beg you to follow them back after letting you know they’ve just followed you. Although it’s not necessary to follow them back, failing to do so could result in you losing their follower status.
7. #L4L
Like #F4F, #L4L is a hashtag that stands for “like for like”. When someone likes one of your posts and wants you to reciprocate, they place this hashtag on your post.
8. RT
Retweeting is the act of reposting a tweet on X, formerly known as Twitter. Posts gain additional exposure and interaction when they are retweeted. Turning off someone’s retweets without unfollowing them is an option if you find their frequent tweets to be bothersome.
With X’s rebranding in 2023, the names “tweet” and “retweet” were officially discontinued, yet you can still hear people using them.
9. ATP
The term “at this point” is ATP. This acronym appears in comments and captions on social media platforms. It denotes the present instant. For instance, “I don’t know what to do about this situation ATP.” Another prevalent writing style is in lowercase letters.
10. ATM
“At the moment” is what ATM stands for. Like ATP, ATM is short for “right now.”
11. FW
“F*** with” is what FW stands for. When someone claims they cosign something, they are really saying they f*** with it. On the other hand, it indicates that they don’t associate with something if they claim they don’t FW with it.
12. IKTR
“I know that’s right” is what IKTR stands for. When you can relate to the issue or agree with anything, you use this phrase. Someone might share, for instance, that painting one’s nails is a type of self-care. Maybe “IKTR” is what someone else said.
13. ICYMI
ICYMI, a popular acronym on X, means for “in case you missed it”. It serves the purpose of updating your audience on events that occurred while they were away or that they were unaware of on their timeline.
14. IJS
“I’m just saying” is what IJS is. The IJS acronym is frequently appended to posts discussing dissenting opinions or points of view.
15. IMO/SHO
“In my honest opinion” (IMO) and “in my opinion” (IMHO) are the different meanings of these terms. When expressing one’s opinions on social media, several acronyms are utilised. When people think that other users would not agree with them, they could feel compelled to include it as a disclaimer.
16. OOMF
The term “one of my followers” is OOMF OOMF. This abbreviation is probably going to be seen on X. When a person wants to acknowledge someone who follows them but is reluctant to disclose their handle or name, they utilise this phrase.
17. TBH/TBQH
The acronyms for “to be honest” and “to be quite honest” are TBH and TBQH, respectively. These colloquial acronyms are employed in a variety of settings, such as opinions, observations, and disclosures.
18. FRFR
The term “for real for real” (FRFR). This is a casual approach to making your message. It’s frequently used to jokingly convey one’s earnestness at the end of a phrase. To agree with someone else is another application for it.
19. BFFR
The acronym for “be for f***ing real” is BFFR. When you disagree with someone or an idea and want it made clear that it’s either absurd, naive, or stupid, you employ the BFFR.
20. WCW
“Woman Crush Wednesday” is what WCW stands for. Posts that honour women on Wednesdays use WCW. Users are free to post one or more women along with an explanation of their choice of WCW, if they so like. Another application for the acronym is as a hashtag.
21. MCM
The acronym for “Man Crush Monday” is MCM. Think of this as WCW for males. Moreover, the posts are uploaded on Mondays rather than Wednesdays.
22. TBT
“Throwback Thursday” (TBT) is an acronym. Thursdays are for cruising down social media’s memory lane. TBT is a hashtag that you can use along with an old photo that you’re sharing or reposting.All rights reserved.
23. FBF
“Flashback Friday” is what FBF stands for. Similar to TBT, on Fridays, people on social media repost or publish memories with the hashtag #FBF or the acronym FBF.All rights reserved.
24. OOTD
“Outfit of the Day” is shortened to “OOTD.” OOTDs, which are popular on TikTok and Instagram, are intended to
showcase your outfit of the day.
25. OOTN
The term “outfit of the night” is OOTN. Similar to OOTD, OOTN is a way to showcase one’s evening attire.All rights reserved.
26. HT
“Hat tip” is what HT is. HT is used to provide credit or thanks to the person(s) who provided the specific information you are sharing. Thus, HT shared with their username (HT @username) may be visible to you. It’s a method of thanking them and directing readers to their page.
27. IG
IG stands for Instagram in short. When referring to an Instagram account or Instagram itself, this acronym is utilised.
28. PM
Private message is shortened to PM. Using private communications on social media is similar to using direct messages or direct messages (DMs).All rights reserved.
29. TL;DR
The phrase “too long; didn’t read” is TL;DR. This is used in reaction to an overly lengthy social media post, or it might come before an author summary.
30. FOMO
“Fear of missing out” is referred to as FOMO. FOMO is an abbreviation that can be used to indicate that you’re missing out on something right now or that you don’t want to lose out on anything in the future. Frequently, what you see other people discussing online sets off the emotional response. Thankfully, there are strategies for avoiding FOMO when utilising social media.
Don’t Ever Fall Behind
Keeping up with all the new lingo on social media can be challenging. Having a dictionary handy would be beneficial in order to stay up to date with all the new terminology. With any luck, this post will make you a little more knowledgeable about social media jargon, preventing FOMO the next time you use the internet.
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