Social Media Vocabulary

noun a description or explanation of an event or situation

verb to give an explanation or justification

• Please make sure to keep track of your expenses and record them in your account.
• Don't forget to update your account with all your recent transactions.
• I'm gonna check my account before we go out tonight.
• In order to succeed in life, one must take into account all the obstacles and challenges.

noun the quality of being loud, obvious, or conspicuous; the state of being blatant

• The blatancy of the corruption within the company was shocking to the shareholders.
• The blatancy of his lies was so obvious that no one believed him.
• The blatancy of her attitude was off the charts.
• The blatancy of the neon lights in the city gave it a vibrant and lively atmosphere.

noun a place, meeting, or medium where ideas and views on a particular issue can be exchanged or discussed

• The forum was organized to discuss the latest advancements in technology.
• Let's check out the forum to see what people are saying about the new movie.
• I found some juicy gossip on the forum last night.
• The classroom became a forum for lively debate during the discussion.

verb to dwell on one's own success or another's misfortune with smugness or malignant pleasure

• It is not polite to gloat over someone else's misfortune.
• She couldn't help but gloat over her rival's failure.
• He's always gloating over his wins like he's better than everyone else.
• The sun seemed to gloat over the earth as it set in a blaze of colors.

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

• The official announcement was posted on the company's website.
• I saw the funny meme you posted on social media.
• She posted a sick selfie on Instagram.
• His words posted a challenge to the status quo.

noun a person who spreads rumors or gossip

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• The rumormonger spread false information about the company's financial situation.
• I heard from a rumormonger that they're going to cancel the event.
• Don't listen to that rumormonger, they just like to gossip.
• She was known as the rumormonger of the office, always stirring up trouble.

noun a person or thing that is strikingly attractive or impressive

adjective used to describe something or someone that is extremely attractive or impressive

• The actress wore a stunning gown that made her the real stunner of the evening.
• Wow, did you see that stunner of a goal in the soccer match last night?
• She's an absolute stunner, everyone at the party was talking about her.
• The sunset over the ocean was a real stunner, painting the sky in vibrant colors.

noun a process or action of removing an obstruction or barrier

verb to remove an obstruction or barrier

• Please unblock the access to the restricted website.
• Can you unblock me on social media so we can chat?
• I had to unblock my friend after our argument.
• Sometimes we need to unblock our minds to see things from a different perspective.

adjective not connected or related; separate or distinct

adverb in a way that is not connected or related

• The two theories presented in the research paper are completely unconnected.
• I heard that Sarah and John broke up because they realized they were unconnected in terms of their future goals.
• I don't vibe with her at all, we're just unconnected on every level.
• Her thoughts were like scattered puzzle pieces, unconnected and chaotic.

noun a graphical representation of a period of time, typically on a line

• The project manager presented a detailed timeline outlining the milestones for the next quarter.
• Can you give me a rough timeline of when you think the project will be completed?
• I need to get my timeline together before the deadline hits.
• Life doesn't always follow a linear timeline, sometimes things happen unexpectedly.

noun a word that functions as the name of a specific thing, person, or place

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• I can assure you, with no word of a lie, that the project will be completed on time.
• No word of a lie, that concert was the best I've ever been to.
• I swear, no lie, that party was lit!
• No word of a lie, she is the most talented artist I've ever seen.

noun a portrayal of staged events within the professional wrestling industry as real or true

verb to maintain the illusion of reality in professional wrestling performances

• The wrestlers maintained kayfabe by staying in character even outside of the ring.
• Don't break kayfabe by revealing the storyline to fans.
• It's all about keeping up the kayfabe in the wrestling world.
• Sometimes it's necessary to maintain kayfabe in order to protect someone's reputation.

noun A slang term used in Philadelphia to refer to a person, place, thing, or situation

• The archaeologist discovered an ancient jawn buried deep in the ruins.
• I can't believe you bought that expensive jawn without even asking me first.
• That new restaurant is the jawn, we have to check it out.
• Her smile was like a ray of sunshine, lighting up the whole jawn.

noun a term used to describe something that is unimportant, insignificant, or lacking substance

• The investigator concluded that the allegations against the company were baseless and amounted to nothingburger.
• Don't worry about the rumors, it's just a big ol' nothingburger.
• That new movie everyone was hyping up turned out to be a total nothingburger.
• His promises of change turned out to be nothing but a political nothingburger.

noun abbreviation for 'that feeling when', used to express a relatable emotion or experience

• The feeling when you successfully complete a challenging project is truly rewarding.
• TFW you finally get a reply from your crush.
• TFW you ace a test you didn't study for.
• TFW the stars align and everything falls into place perfectly.

noun an intense craving for or obsession with acquiring and absorbing information

• Infomania is becoming a serious issue in the workplace, affecting productivity and focus.
• I have a serious case of infomania, I can't stop checking my phone every few minutes.
• I'm totally hooked on infomania, I can't get enough of scrolling through social media.
• Her infomania is like a black hole, sucking up all her free time and attention.

adjective a slang term used to describe something cool, awesome, or impressive

• The swicked behavior of the suspect was reported to the authorities.
• I can't believe how swicked that movie was, it had me on the edge of my seat.
• That new video game is so swicked, I can't stop playing it.
• The storm swicked through the town, leaving a path of destruction in its wake.

noun a person who explores abandoned urban structures, such as buildings or tunnels, often for photography or documentation purposes

• The urbexer documented the historical buildings through photography.
• The urbexer loves exploring abandoned places for cool photos.
• That urbexer is always on the lookout for new urban exploration spots.
• As an urbexer of life, he delves into the hidden corners of human experience.

adjective an informal slang term used to describe something as amazing or excellent

• The scientific discovery was truly amazeballs and has the potential to revolutionize the industry.
• I just tried this new restaurant and the food was amazeballs!
• That concert last night was amazeballs, the energy was off the charts!
• Her ability to juggle multiple tasks at once is simply amazeballs.

noun a derogatory slang term for a promiscuous person, usually a woman

• The term 'thot' is often used to refer to a person who is considered promiscuous.
• I heard Sarah called Jessica a thot behind her back.
• Don't be such a thot, dude.
• Her reputation as a thot followed her wherever she went.

noun a person who avoids social interaction and spends a significant amount of time online or using digital technology

• The digital hermit lived in seclusion, away from the bustling online world.
• My friend is such a digital hermit, he rarely checks his messages or social media.
• I used to be a total digital hermit, but now I can't go a day without my phone.
• After the incident, she became a digital hermit, avoiding all forms of communication.

noun a slang term for a laptop computer

• I use my laptop, or 'lappy' as some people like to call it, for work purposes.
• My lappy is so slow, I need to upgrade it soon.
• I love my new lappy, it's so sleek and fast.
• Her lappy is her lifeline, she can't go a day without it.

adjective a made-up word combining 'mob' and 'oblivious', likely meaning unaware of a mob or group of people

• The professor was completely moblivious to the fact that half the class was asleep during his lecture.
• She's so moblivious, she didn't even notice her phone ringing right next to her.
• My dad is so moblivious sometimes, it's like he's in his own little world.
• The CEO's decision to cut costs without considering the impact on employees shows how moblivious he is to their well-being.

noun a feeling of admiration or appreciation for someone or something, often expressed through linking to their content on the internet

• In the realm of digital marketing, it is crucial to establish link love between reputable websites.
• Bloggers often show link love by sharing each other's posts on social media.
• I always show my friends some link love by tagging them in funny memes online.
• The artist's new exhibit is a beautiful display of link love between different art forms.

noun A tool or system used to search for information about a specific person on the internet

• The concept of a human flesh search engine involves using online platforms to collectively gather information about individuals.
• Have you heard of that human flesh search engine where people dig up dirt on others online?
• I can't believe they used a human flesh search engine to find out who was spreading rumors.
• In today's digital age, social media has become a powerful human flesh search engine for uncovering hidden truths.