You’ve used LOL and BRB for decades. You’ve figured out the meaning of “delulu” and “rizz.” You even understand acronyms specific to social media, like “GRWM” and “POV,” and TikTok-specific ones like “FYP.” But then you run across “/p” in a TikTok post or comment, and you’re baffled. No worries. It’s a reference that’s easy […]

Does it seem that you keep seeing TikTok posts showing girls riding dirt bikes? It’s not your imagination. The topic has been trending on the social media platform for several years, and TikTok users’ interest in “dirt bike girls” keeps increasing. The TikTok videos showcase female riders’ skills and experiences while enjoying the activity. The […]

It’s almost impossible to communicate on TikTok and other social media platforms unless you speak “fluent acronym.” The shorthand terms are everywhere, partly because they conserve space but also because many acronyms (like LOL, OMG, DM, and BRB) have become ingrained in our online culture. Many of the ones most commonly seen on TikTok are […]

The five most popular social media platforms, according to most reputable researchers, are Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, and YouTube (listed alphabetically). All have at least two billion users worldwide. Many others have substantial user bases ranging from 750 million to 1,750 million, still making them apps to be reckoned with. And statistics show that a […]

If you’re on TikTok, it’s impossible to avoid hearing the app’s Sounds (that’s the label used to describe songs as well as sound effects). Most TikTok users include them in their videos, not only to make their videos more enjoyable and professional, but also because using trending songs in TikTok posts can help boost the […]

It’s tempting to bookmark every great TikTok post you see in your feed. Perhaps, too tempting. If you spend lots of time on the social media platform (and the average TikTok user is on the app nearly an hour per day), you’ll probably have lots of favorites saved to your TikTok profile. Before you know […]