SOCIAL MEDIA VOCABULARY

Viral: Something that spreads very quickly on the internet.

Sentence: The video of the dog dancing went viral overnight, gaining millions of views.

Influencer: A person who has the power to affect others’ buying decisions due to their online following.

Sentence: Many companies collaborate with influencers to promote their products.

Algorithm: A set of rules used by platforms to decide what content users see.

Sentence: Social media algorithms often show content based on a user’s past behavior.

Engagement: Interaction from users, such as likes, comments, and shares.

Sentence: The post received high engagement within the first few hours.

Content Creator: Someone who produces digital material for platforms like YouTube, TikTok, or Instagram.

Sentence: Content creators often earn money through sponsorships and ad revenue.

Cancel Culture: The practice of withdrawing support for public figures after they say or do something controversial.

Sentence: Cancel culture has sparked debates about freedom of speech and accountability.

Echo Chamber: An online space where people are only exposed to opinions that match their own.

Sentence: Social media can create echo chambers that reinforce existing beliefs.

Hashtag: A word or phrase preceded by # used to categorize content.

Sentence: Using trending hashtags can increase the visibility of a post.

Digital Detox: A break from using digital devices, especially social media.

Sentence: After feeling overwhelmed, she decided to take a digital detox for a week.

Doomscrolling: Continuously scrolling through bad news online.

Sentence: Many people fell into the habit of doomscrolling during the pandemic.