Social Media Terms

noun the ending of a relationship or partnership

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• The breakup of the business partnership was handled professionally by both parties.
• I heard about Sarah's breakup with her boyfriend through social media.
• Did you hear about the messy breakup between Tom and Lisa?
• The breakup of the old ways of thinking paved the way for new innovations.

noun a procedure at a hotel, airport, etc., to register one's arrival

verb to register one's arrival or presence

preposition used to indicate the location or position of someone or something in relation to a place or thing

• Please remember to check in at the front desk upon arrival.
• Hey, don't forget to check in when you get here.
• Make sure you check in with the receptionist when you come in.
• Sometimes it's important to check in with yourself and see how you're really feeling.

noun a single sheet of paper in a book or document

verb to number the pages of a book or document

• Please turn to page 10 in your textbook and read the passage aloud.
• Hey, can you check out this page in the magazine? It has some cool pictures.
• I'm just gonna scroll through my feed and see what's on the next page.
• Turning the page on a difficult chapter in my life has brought me a sense of peace.

noun a part or portion belonging to, distributed to, contributed by, or owed by a person or group

verb to divide or distribute something among people

• It is important to share information with your team in order to work efficiently.
• Let's share our snacks during the movie.
• Hey, wanna share that gossip with me?
• The artist wanted to share her vision with the world through her paintings.

verb to make fun of or tease someone in a good-natured way on social media

• The politician was caught twitting inappropriate comments on social media.
• I saw you twitting about your new job on Twitter.
• Stop twitting nonsense, no one believes you.
• Her words were like twitting birds, spreading quickly and uncontrollably.

noun a person who uses a computer or other electronic device

• The user must input their credentials to access the system.
• Hey user, don't forget to log in before using the app.
• Yo, user, gotta sign in first to use this thing.
• The user is like a navigator, guiding their way through the digital landscape.

verb to speak or write about in a disparaging manner; to defame or slander

• The journalist sought to vilify the politician's character with false accusations.
• Don't listen to those rumors, they're just trying to vilify him.
• The tabloids love to vilify celebrities for the smallest mistakes.
• Her words were like daggers, meant to vilify his reputation beyond repair.

noun A person, typically a man, who is excessively submissive or eager to please someone they are attracted to

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• The student's ability to simplify complex problems is commendable.
• She's always trying to simp for her crush on social media.
• Stop being such a simp for that influencer, they don't even know you exist.
• His willingness to simp for her every whim showed his devotion.

verb to remove or erase a person or object from a photograph or image, often for humorous or meme purposes, derived from the name of the character Lord Voldemort in the Harry Potter series

• The practice of Voldemorting involves avoiding the mention of a certain person or topic by using alternative terms.
• I heard she's Voldemorting her ex-boyfriend now, won't even say his name.
• Stop Voldemorting him, just call him by his name like a normal person.
• Voldemorting the issue won't make it go away, we need to address it directly.

noun the quality or state of being viral, especially in the context of online content spreading rapidly and widely

adjective relating to or characteristic of virality

• The virality of the video helped it reach millions of viewers in just a few hours.
• The virality of that meme is insane - it's all over social media!
• Did you see how quickly that TikTok gained virality? It went viral overnight!
• The virality of her charisma made her the life of the party.

noun a digital record indicating the date and time at which a particular event occurred

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• The timestamp on the document indicates when it was last modified.
• I need to check the timestamp on my phone to see what time it is.
• I totally forgot to timestamp that email before sending it.
• The timestamp of our memories can fade over time, but some moments remain crystal clear.

noun a term used to describe a man who is easily offended or upset by progressive attitudes or beliefs, typically associated with toxic masculinity

• The speaker was interrupted by a broflake who couldn't handle differing opinions.
• That broflake got so triggered over a harmless joke.
• Don't be such a broflake, learn to take a joke.
• His fragile ego made him a broflake in social situations.

adjective describing a substance that has not been altered or processed in any way

adverb modifying a verb, adjective, or other adverb to indicate that something is not filtered

• The unfiltered data set provided valuable insights for the research project.
• I prefer my coffee unfiltered, with no added cream or sugar.
• She always speaks her mind, unfiltered and unapologetic.
• His unfiltered emotions were evident in his passionate speech.

noun a physical gesture of frustration or exasperation where one rests their head on their desk

verb to physically express frustration or exasperation by resting one's head on their desk

• The employee let out a frustrated sigh before placing his head on his desk in a headdesk motion.
• I couldn't believe he made that mistake again, I had to headdesk in disbelief.
• When I heard the news, I just wanted to headdesk and scream.
• Her constant complaining made me want to headdesk until the frustration went away.

noun a digital image or photograph taken of the contents of a computer or phone screen

• Please provide a screenshot of the error message for our technical team to review.
• Hey, can you send me a screenshot of that funny meme you were talking about?
• I'll just snap a quick screenshot of the conversation so I don't forget.
• Her words were like a mental screenshot, forever imprinted in my memory.

noun A permanent hyperlink that leads to a specific web page or blog post

• Please provide the permalink to the specific page for reference.
• Can you send me the permalink so I can check it out?
• Hey, can you hook me up with the permalink?
• The permalink acts as a digital address for easy access to the content.

noun e-Asbo - a digital or electronic version of an Anti-Social Behaviour Order (ASBO), typically used for monitoring and restricting online behavior

• The local council implemented an e-Asbo system to monitor and enforce online behavior.
• I heard they're giving out e-Asbos for cyberbullying now.
• Watch out, you might get an e-Asbo for trolling on social media.
• His constant negative comments earned him an e-Asbo from the online community.