TBT | Know the full meaning of the popular hashtag that you’ve been regularly seeing on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and when + how to use it.
What Does “TBT” Means
TBT stands for “Throwback Thursday”, a trendy hashtag used on various social media websites especially Instagram. #TBT occurs when social media users post their old pictures using the hashtag. It is for the purpose of showing the world, their nostalgic experiences. It may be used in a negative or positive way.
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#wcw #mcm
Following on the success of #tbt, #wcw (#womencrushwednesday) and #mcm (#mancrushmonday) come next in the canon of weekly hashtags. As you could probably guess, users post their crushes on men and woman on Monday and Wednesday, respectively.
#instamood
When Instagram users put up a post that reflects their mood, they will sometimes tag the post as #instamood.
#instagood
This hashtag is used for posts that a user is particularly proud of, or for something that is, as you might guess, good. The second most popular hashtag on Instagram, #instagood suggests that users are proud of most of their posts.
#igers
Hashtag shorthand for the users of Instagram, #igers is shortened ‘Instagrammers’ or ‘Instagram users’. In hashtag parlance, #ig is often used as a prefix, as in #igshop and #igtravel, instead of spelling out ‘Instagram’.
#fbf
A second opportunity every week for posting older photos, #fbf (#FlashbackFriday) has not demonstrated the staying power of #tbt.
#foodporn
For many users, Instagram offers the perfect opportunity to show off your food – whether of your own making or in a restaurant. The digital consumption of these photos, on Instagram and elsewhere on the Internet, is often referred to as ‘food porn’.
#nofilter
If you have ever posted a photo on Instagram, you know how important the filters are. The filters, which are designed to mimic old-school photographic techniques and processes, provide a professional gloss to the photos before users post them. The flip side to all the posts with pretty filters on Instagram is the posts hashtagged as #nofilter, which highlights photos that are uploaded without any filter.