- This term came into existence due to the over-use of the social networking Web site, Facebook.com. People find it important to be Facebook official due to this reason.
Facebook official
compounding; adjective
When a romantic relationship has been significant enough to be actually or theoretically listed as legitimate on the social networking site “Facebook.com.”
Etymology : Compounding of Facebook ‘social networking Web site’ + official ‘recognized by authority.’ Therefore, in this case, the meaning is “recognized due to the authority of Facebook.”
Source : “How serious is their relationship?” “Well, it’s Facebook official.” –friend (June 2010)
Last modified: 9 December 2010