ratio
A ratio is when replies to a social media post vastly outnumber its likes or shares, a sign that most…
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internet culture
rage farming
Rage farming is deliberately and repeatedly provoking people online so their angry replies boost your reach. Where rage bait is…
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de-influencing
De-influencing is when creators tell their followers what not to buy, or encourage them to buy less, instead of promoting…
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Clout Chaser
Someone who seeks attention or fame by associating with popular people or trends.
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bed rotting
Bed rotting means spending hours in bed during the day on purpose, usually with snacks, a phone or a laptop,…
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finsta
A finsta is a secret or second Instagram account, shared only with close friends. The name blends “fake” and “Instagram.”…
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ayy lmao
Meme expression of ironic amusement or disbelief.
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aux
Short for auxiliary cord; the music input jack. By extension, the person controlling music.
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copium
Copium is an imaginary “drug” people supposedly take to cope with a loss, a disappointment or an uncomfortable truth. Saying…
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algospeak
Algospeak is coded language people use online to avoid having their posts hidden or removed by platform algorithms. Instead of…
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photo dump
A photo dump is a batch of loosely related photos posted together, usually as an Instagram carousel, with a casual…
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fit check
Quick photo or video showing off a full outfit.
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