Lesson No 28A-Basic Vocabulary For Social Media

Basic Vocabulary for Social Media

Here are some common terms and phrases used on social media:

General Terms:

• Social media: Online platforms where people can create and share content.
• Platform: A specific social media website or app, such as Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.
• Profile: A person’s online representation on a social media platform.
• Post: A piece of content shared on social media.
• Feed: The stream of content that appears on a user’s profile page.
• Like: A way to show approval or appreciation for a post.
• Comment: A written response to a post.
• Share: To forward a post to other users.
• Follow: To subscribe to another user’s content.
• DM (Direct Message): A private message sent between two users.

Specific Terms for Different Platforms:

• Tweet: A post on Twitter.
• Instagram post: A photo or video post on Instagram.
• Facebook post: A post on Facebook, which can be text, photos, videos, or links.
• Story: A temporary post on Instagram, Snapchat, or Facebook that disappears after 24 hours.
• Reel: A short-form video on Instagram.
• TikTok video: A short-form video on TikTok.

Other Terms:

• Hashtag: A word or phrase preceded by a hashtag symbol (#) used to categorize and search for content.
• Trending: Content that is currently popular and widely shared.
• Meme: A humorous image, video, or phrase that is often copied and spread online.
• Troll: A person who intentionally posts disruptive or offensive comments online.
• Cyberbullying: The use of technology to harass or intimidate someone.

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