meat-riding
/ˈmiːt ˌraɪdɪŋ/
CommonObsessively praising, defending, or attaching yourself to someone for clout or social gain.
Cruder and more pointed than glazing. Implies the person doing it has ulterior motives, not just blind admiration.
Real-world examples3 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | the meat-riding in the comments is embarrassing bro | The fans in the comments are being excessively sycophantic. | youtube, 2023 |
| 02 | he meat-rides this streamer in every single clip | This person shows up in every space for this streamer and hypes them up. | x, 2024 |
| 03 | stop meat-riding him, he literally lost 3-0 | Despite an obvious loss, the person is still defending their favorite. | reddit, 2024 |
Use it when
- Someone praises a creator in every comment, clearly chasing attention.
- Someone defends a public figure with unusual intensity and persistence.
- Someone online is visibly attached to a bigger account hoping for a follow or repost.
Do not use it when
- Someone genuinely admires someone and says so without ulterior motive.Use “fan” instead.
- The praise is measured and reasoned.
Variations and related forms
Meat-riding vs glazing
meat-riding
Meat-riding implies clout-chasing or sycophancy with a selfish motive.
VS
glazing
Glazing is about excessive praise, not necessarily for personal gain.
Origin and context
Originated in Black internet culture and gaming spaces. The term has been in use since the 2010s but spread widely through social media.
- First seen
- 2010s
- Confidence
- medium
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