Social Media Vocabulary
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hashtag
Which social media platform limits users' posts to 260 characters per post?
Twitter (x)
Shiny reflective material often used in arts and crafts
glitter
LOL
laugh(ing) out loud
Who is the founder of Facebook?
Mark Zuckerberg
Small digital images or icons used to express emotions or convey messages.
emojis
Which social media platform popularized the "challenges" trend, where users perform specific tasks, stunts, or dances and share them online?
TikTok
Someone who gives up
quitter
FOMO
Fear of Missing Out
Which social media platform was launched as a dating app in 2012 allowing users to swipe left or right to like or dislike profiles?
Tinder
This refers to content that spreads rapidly and widely across social media platforms
viral
Who currently holds the record for most-followed instagram account as of 2023?
Cristiano Ronaldo
Trash (or to throw trash on the ground)
litter
SMH
Shaking my head
What is the maximum duration for a video on TikTok as of 2023?
10 minutes
A set of rules used by social media platforms to determine content based on users preferences
algorithm
Who became the youngest "self-made" billionaire according to forbes, largely due to her cosmetics company?
Kylie Jenner
Not sweet (more like a sharpness or sour-like taste)
bitter
ICYMI
In case you missed it
What is the name of the feature on Instagram that allows users to share a collection of posts privately with specific friends or groups?
close friends
What is the term for the act of blocking someone's posts on social media from reaching you, without actually blocking or unfollowing?
Muting
What dance challenge went viral on TikTok in 2020, characterized by rolling your arms while stepping to the side and back?
Renegade
A term used to describe a, usually small, animal
critter
IMHO
In my humble opinion
What social media platform was initially created as a platform for gamers and live streaming but has since expanded to include various content creators?
Twitch