Lingo

Social Media

43 Words

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1.
profile picture
Noun

a small image that represents an individual or entity on social media platforms or online profiles

I just changed my profile picture on Facebook to a new photo from my vacation.

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cover photo
Noun

the prominent and customizable image displayed at the top of a social media profile or webpage, often used to visually represent the individual or brand

The cover photo on your profile looks great; it really captures your style.

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profile
3.
pro
file
Noun

the side view or silhouette of a person's face or body

The artist captured her profile perfectly in the sketch.

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bio
Noun

a short written description or summary that provides information about a person, often used in social media profiles or online platforms to provide an introduction or overview of oneself

I updated my bio on Instagram to reflect my new job.

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follow
5.
fo
llow
Verb

to move or travel behind someone or something

The team followed their leader up the mountain.

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like
6.
like
Verb

to feel that someone or something is good, enjoyable, or interesting

He doesn't like the feeling of being rushed.

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comment
7.
co
mment
Noun

a spoken or written remark that expresses an opinion or reaction

He replied to my comment with a detailed explanation.

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timeline
8.
time
line
Noun

a list of events arranged in the order of their occurance

The documentary included a timeline of key historical events.

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story
9.
sto
ry
Noun

a description of events and people either real or imaginary

He's a journalist known for his in-depth stories about political events.

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post
10.
post
Noun

a specific occasion during the day when letters, packages, and other mail are collected or delivered by postal workers

The morning post arrived earlier than usual today.

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status
11.
sta
tus
Noun

someone or something's professional or social position relative to that of others

Her status as a respected scientist was well-deserved.

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fee
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fee
Noun

the money that is paid to a professional or an organization for their services

The lawyer's fee for handling the case was quite high.

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DM
Noun

a message sent on a social media platform that is available only to the recipient

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notification
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no
ti
fi
ca
tion
Noun

an alert or message sent to inform a user about an event or activity on a social media platform or digital service

She received a notification about a new message on her phone.

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friend
15.
friend
Noun

someone we like and trust

David and Samantha became friends after meeting at a book club and discovered their shared passion for literature.

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friend request
Noun

a request sent through social media platforms or online networks, inviting someone to connect and add them as a friend or contact

She received a friend request from a former classmate on Facebook.

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engagement
17.
en
gage
ment
Noun

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

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activity log
Noun

a chronological record or history of a user's actions, interactions, and activities on a social media platform, providing a detailed log of their past engagements, posts, comments, likes, and other interactions for reference or review

The activity log helped her find the post she accidentally liked.

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highlight
19.
high
light
Verb

to make parts of the hair a shade lighter than the rest using chemical substances

She decided to highlight her dark brown hair with caramel-colored streaks for a subtle sun-kissed look.

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pm
20.
pm
Noun

a private message sent on a social media platform, online forum, etc.

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tweet
21.
tweet
Noun

the short sound that is made by small birds

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v
log
Verb

to create or post video content on a blog or social media platform

She vlogs about her travels, sharing her adventures with her audience.

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v
log
Verb

to create or post video content on a blog or social media platform

She vlogs about her travels, sharing her adventures with her audience.

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group
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group
Noun

a number of things or people that have some sort of connection or are at a place together

A group of children were playing in the park.

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flash mob
Noun

a large group of people organized using social media who gather together publicly at an exact time, do something for a short time and then disperse

I saw a flash mob in the park yesterday, and it was such a fun surprise.

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flash mobbing
Noun

an act of organizing a large group of people using social media to gather them together publicly at an exact time, doing something for a short time and then dispersing

Flash mobbing has become a popular way for people to express creativity in public spaces.

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recommendation
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re
co
mmen
da
tion
Noun

a suggestion or piece of advice given to someone officially, especially about the course of action that they should take

The doctor made a recommendation to increase her daily exercise.

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algorithm
28.
al
go
ri
thm
Noun

a precise set of rules or instructions for solving a problem or performing a task

Encryption relies on sophisticated algorithms to secure data.

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social network
Noun

a digital platform or online service that enables individuals to connect, communicate, and interact with others, allowing users to create profiles, share content, and engage in social interactions within a virtual community

She uses her social network to share her photography and get feedback from others.

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social networking
30.
social networking
Noun

using websites and apps to interact and build social relationships

Social networking has become an essential tool for businesses to engage with their customers.

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content
31.
con
tent
Noun

(usually plural) the things that are held, included, or contained within something

She emptied the contents of her bag onto the table.

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native video
Noun

videos that are uploaded and played directly within the social media platform, rather than being shared from external video hosting sites

I prefer watching native videos on Facebook because they load faster than links from other websites.

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reel
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reel
Verb

to have trouble keeping one's balance and be at the risk of falling

After spinning around rapidly, the dancer began to reel, struggling to regain their balance.

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archive
34.
ar
chive
Verb

to store or preserve documents or records for long-term keeping and future use

They decided to archive the historical documents in the library's special collections.

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meme
Noun

a unit of cultural information, such as an idea, value, or behavior pattern, transmitted from one individual to another by imitation or other non-genetic means

Greetings and gestures are memes that vary between cultures.

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fear of missing out
Phrase

the anxiety or unease that arises from feeling left out of a social experience or opportunity

She felt a wave of FOMO when she saw all her friends at the concert while she was stuck at home.

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selfie
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sel
fie
Noun

a photo of a person that is taken by the same person, usually shared on social media

She snapped a quick selfie with her friends at the beach to capture the moment.

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handle
38.
han
dle
Verb

to deal with a situation or problem successfully

The experienced manager handles challenging projects with ease.

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troll
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troll
Noun

any fictional creature in Scandinavian stories that some of which are large and frightening and some are small and mischievous

The depiction of trolls in popular culture has evolved, with some stories presenting them as misunderstood or even comical characters.

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dislike
40.
dis
like
Verb

to not like a person or thing

He dislikes cold weather; he prefers warmer climates.

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avatar
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a
va
tar
Noun

an image that is the representation of a player in a game or an account on social media

She created a colorful avatar to represent her in the online game.

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filter
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fil
ter
Verb

to separate or remove unwanted items from a set, group, or stream based on specific criteria or conditions

The email system automatically filters messages into different folders based on their importance.

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emoji
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e
mo
ji
Noun

a small digital icon or image used on social media or in text messages to show the tone of a message or its sender's facial expression, originated in Japan

She added a smiling face emoji to her text message to convey happiness.

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