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tiktok
/ˈtɪkˌtɒk/
short-form video-sharing platform
She became famous after her dance video went viral on TikTok.
She gained popularity when her dance video became widely shared on TikTok.
informal
A social media platform where users share short videos, often set to music or voiceovers, with features like filters, effects, and challenges.
TikTok has become a hub for creative content creators.
TikTok is now a central place for people who make creative videos.
Originally a Chinese app called Douyin, it was rebranded as TikTok for international markets.
Collocations
go viral on TikTokbecome widely popular on TikTokTikTok trenda popular challenge or style on TikTok
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Usage in English
TikTok is often used as a proper noun (capitalized) when referring to the platform, but it can also be used as a common noun (lowercase) to describe similar short-form video content.
Gold Rule
Capitalization
When referring to the app, capitalize 'TikTok'. When describing the concept of short videos, lowercase 'tiktok' may be used.
Word Origin
Derived from the Chinese app 'Douyin' (抖音), which means 'shaking sound' or 'vibrating sound'. The international version was rebranded as 'TikTok' to appeal to global audiences.
Usage Notes
The term 'TikTok' is often used generically to refer to short-form video content, similar to how 'Google' is used for searching the internet.
Word Breakdown
tik
short, quick
roottok
sound, beat
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