- In relation to the # on twitter, it is used to preface a phrase someone would have placed as a tweet, but instead are saying it out loud. Usually used by social media junkies or as a means of making fun of them.
Hash-tag
noun
Used to preface a phrase someone would have used as a tweet
Etymology : A symbolism used to name the # symbol that is used in social media.
Source : Justin Timberlake and Jimmy Kimmel SNL skit (10/14)
Last modified: 26 November 2013