Social Media vocabulary

Burner account

• A type of account used for online shopping

• A fake or hidden profile used to stay anonymous or deceive others

• An account that is frequently deleted and recreated

• A premium account with additional features

Viral

• A type of computer virus

• Something that spreads very quickly on the internet

• A popular song

• A medical condition

To connect

• To interact and build relationships with others

• To separate and isolate oneself from others

• To communicate without any emotional involvement

• To avoid social interactions and remain alone

Feed

• The stream of posts and updates you see on your social media homepage

• A collection of photos and videos shared by friends

• A list of trending topics on social media

• A feature that allows you to schedule posts

Safe space

• A place where people can express themselves freely

• An environment where people feel protected and respected

• A location designated for safety drills

• A room with no windows

Cyberbullying

• Harassing or threatening people online

• Promoting positive online interactions

• Creating online educational content

• Encouraging social media engagement

Content creator

• A person who produces and shares content (videos, blogs, etc.) on digital platforms

• An individual who only writes articles for newspapers

• A professional who manages social media accounts for businesses

• Someone who only creates visual art and does not engage with digital media

Take a break

• Temporarily stop using something (e.g. social media) to rest or recover

• Continue using something without interruption

• Increase the usage of something for better results

• Ignore the need for rest and keep working

Comment

• A message that responds to or adds to a post.

• A type of social media platform.

• A method of online advertising.

• A feature for liking posts.

To post

• To share content (text, images, videos) online

• To delete content from a website

• To create a new user account

• To send a private message to someone