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socials

socials

3.2
Online social media accounts or informal events where people meet
  • noun
  • /ˈsoʊʃəlz/
  • Slang
translation icon : redes sociales
  • At the party, everyone exchanged their socials to stay in touch after the event.

Yeah, my YouTube, my socials are not more important.

Examples

  • There's so much that isn't shown on our social accounts that go into it.

  • Yeah, my YouTube, my socials are not more important.

  • She shared the event details on her social media socials to connect with friends.

  • Many people use their online socials to showcase their personal interests and hobbies.

Synonyms

social media
vssocials
  • Texting
162 2.3

Websites or apps that let people share messages, photos, and videos online

focuses on individual accounts or in-person events rather than the platforms themselves
social event
vssocials
19 1.9

A gathering where people meet to talk and enjoy themselves

has an extra sense that refers to online accounts or profiles
social
vssocials
  • Informal
15 1.6

A friendly meeting where people talk and have fun

can also mean online accounts or profiles instead of an in-person gathering
social gathering
vssocials
7 2.7

An event where people meet to talk and spend time together

also refers to online accounts or profiles as an alternative meaning
social function
vssocials
  • Formal
4 3.5

A formal event where people meet for a special purpose

more often denotes casual meetings or online accounts rather than formal ceremonies
social media profile
vssocials
  • Texting
2 2.7

A page on a social media site that shows your information and posts

also can mean informal in-person events rather than only online accounts
sociable
vssocials
  • UK
3.8

A friendly meeting where people come to talk and share food

is broader, also applying to online accounts or profiles rather than just parties

Surface Forms

social singular
socials plural

Morphology

socials = social (transparent) = social + s

Regular plural formation from the noun 'social' (gathering); the extension to mean social media profiles is a predictable informal extension of that noun.

Etymology

The word socials comes from social, which comes from Latin socius meaning 'companion' and is related to society. So your socials are the places or events—online accounts or real meetups—where you connect and share with other people.