Tag

[Tag]

Verb

A person or entity is tagged when their name is noted on the content, status update or photo that a user shares on a social media site.  Noting a name can mean typing it in, finding it in a pull-down menu or other means depending on which social platform is being used.

Protected Tweets

[Pruh-tekt d Tweets]

Noun

When a Twitter user restricts viewing of their Tweet to approved followers only, this is a Protected Tweet.

Follow

[Fol-oh]

Verb

To subscribe to the updates of fellow users. 

Modified Tweet (MT)

[Mod-uh-fahy  Tweet]

Noun

This is the same as a Retweet, except the text has been slightly changed, hence the word “modified.”

Retweet (RT)

[Ree-Tweet]

Verb

This is when Twitter users re-post a Tweet made by another user.

Wall

[Wawl]

Noun

The space on a profile or fan page where users can share posts, photos and links.

Privacy Settings

[Prahy-vuh-see Set-ing s]

Noun

These settings allow a user to decide what content other users are able to view as well as setting who is able to contact them.

Reach

[Reech]

Noun

Reach is a data metric, based on a calculation of followers, shares, and impressions, that measures the size of the audience a post, message or content might potentially reach.

Profile

[Pro-fahy l]

Noun

A user’s personal, customizable page on a social platform.

Who to Follow

[Hoo  Too  Fol-oh]

Noun  

This  Twitter feature enables users to find relevant Twitter accounts to follow based on their demographics or interests.

Tweetdeck

[Tweet-dek]

Noun

Tweetdeck is a Twitter tool that provides users with a way to manage their Twitter including scheduling Tweets, muting and filtering.

Twitter List

[Twit r  List]

Proper Noun

This is a set of Twitter accounts specially grouped and organized. These can be followed or not, kept private or made public for anyone to use.

Tweetup

[Tweet-up]

Proper Noun

This is an organized in-person gathering of people using Twitter.

Tweeting

[Tweet-ing]

Verb

To send a Tweet message.

Tweet

[Tweet]

Proper Noun

A Tweet is a short message, not more than 140 characters, sent in real-time over the Twitter platform that uses hashtags (#) and @ mentions for categorizing their content.

Top Tweets

[Top  Tweet s]

Proper Noun

Using an algorithm, Twitter measures the popularity of Tweets being viewed and Retweeted, then aggregates them into one place on the Twitter feed page.

Subtweet

[Sub-tweet]

Verb

The sneaky action of disparaging someone in a Tweet without mentioning their Twitter handle. You’re criticizing or mocking them behind their back, but doing it publicly.

Retweet

[Ree-tweet]

Verb

This is the process of forwarding another user’s Tweet to your own followers.  There is a standard Retweet in which a user forwards the Tweet and adds a message or a web Retweet in which the Tweet appears with the original Tweeters content and profile only.

Reply

[Ree-plahy]

Noun

This is a response to a message, Tweet, comment or other communication received or posted.

Quote Tweet (Twitter)

[Kwoht  Tweet]

Proper Noun

This is a form of Retweet in which users include their own comments along with the Tweet.