manifesting
/ˌmæn.ɪˈfɛs.tɪŋ/
Very CommonIntentionally focusing your thoughts and energy on a desired outcome to bring it into reality.
Can be sincere spiritual practice or used ironically. The suffix 'sp' in community usage means 'specific person' and is often omitted in casual speech.
Real-world examples4 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | manifesting my dream job rn, do not disturb | The person is doing a focused intention-setting ritual and does not want to be interrupted. | tiktok, 2023 |
| 02 | i've been manifesting this for months and it actually happened | Something the person wanted came true and they attribute it to their manifestation practice. | x, 2024 |
| 03 | not me manifesting a text back at 2am | Self-aware humor about desperately wanting someone to respond. | tiktok, 2023 |
| 04 | everyone send good vibes, I'm manifesting this interview | Asking for collective positive energy before something important. | instagram, 2024 |
Use it when
- Someone is setting intentions for something they want.
- Someone is doing a ritual like scripting or visualization to attract something.
- Someone is telling the universe what they want.
- Used jokingly when hoping something works out.
Do not use it when
- You mean someone is working hard toward a goal through action alone.Use “grinding” instead.
- You mean someone is daydreaming with no intention behind it.
Variations and related forms
Manifesting vs scripting
manifesting
Manifesting is the broad practice of attracting something through intention and belief.
VS
scripting
Scripting is one specific technique within manifesting where you write out your desired reality as if it already happened.
Origin and context
Rooted in New Thought philosophy and popularized by 'The Secret' (2006). Exploded on TikTok and social media around 2020 as a mainstream practice, divorced from its original spiritual context for many users.
- First seen
- 2010s
- Confidence
- medium
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