oomf
/uːmf/
CommonOne of my followers. A vague reference to someone the speaker follows or is followed by online.
Almost always implies the person being discussed would recognize themselves. The anonymity is performative. Often used passive-aggressively.
Real-world examples4 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | oomf really just posted that and thought no one would notice | Calling out an unnamed follower's post while keeping them anonymous. | x, 2022 |
| 02 | oomf is so funny i can't | Complimenting a follower without revealing who. | x, 2023 |
| 03 | why is oomf always in my mentions | Frustrated that a specific follower keeps engaging with their posts. | x, 2023 |
| 04 | oomf you know this is about you | Directly addressing the unnamed person while pretending they are unnamed. | x, 2024 |
Use it when
- You want to talk about a follower without naming them.
- You are subtweeting someone you follow.
- You want the person to see it but maintain plausible deniability.
Do not use it when
- You mean a close friend.Use “internet-bestie” instead.
- You mean someone you follow and who follows you back.Use “mutual” instead.
Oomf vs mutual
oomf
Oomf is anonymous and one-directional. The speaker follows them, or they follow the speaker.
VS
mutual
Mutual means both people follow each other. No anonymity implied.
Origin and context
Acronym for 'one of my followers'. Originated on Twitter/X as a way to discuss followers without tagging them.
- First seen
- 2010s
- Confidence
- medium
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