infodumping
/ˈɪnfoʊˌdʌmpɪŋ/
CommonSharing a large amount of information about a topic you love, often in an unfiltered stream.
Often used affectionately. The term comes from autism and neurodivergent communities but is now used broadly. For many people it is a love language, sharing something they care about by giving you everything they know.
Real-world examples4 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | sorry for the infodump. i just really love this show. | Apologizing for giving more information than the person asked for. | tumblr, 2022 |
| 02 | someone asked what my favorite movie was and i infodumped for 20 minutes. they seemed into it though. | A simple question triggered an enthusiastic deep dive. | x, 2023 |
| 03 | please infodump about your special interest. i actually want to know. | Inviting someone to share everything about a topic they care about. | reddit, 2023 |
| 04 | this is my infodump account. you knew what this was when you followed. | Warning followers that the account is a stream of detailed niche content. | tumblr, 2023 |
Use it when
- You started talking about a topic and gave someone far more detail than they expected.
- Someone shares everything they know about something they love in one long burst.
- You are inviting someone to share more about their passion topic.
Do not use it when
- You mean someone gave a boring or unnecessary lecture.
- You mean a narrative data dump in fiction writing (different technical use).
Variations and related forms
Origin and context
Originated in autism and neurodivergent online communities in the 2010s as a descriptor for enthusiastic knowledge-sharing. Spread into broader internet culture through Tumblr and later Twitter and TikTok.
- First seen
- 2010s
- Confidence
- medium
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