pet reveal
/ˈpɛt rɪˈviːl/
CommonA post where someone introduces their new or recently adopted pet to the internet for the first time.
Feels like a small celebration. Comments are almost always positive and excited.
Real-world examples4 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | pet reveal time. everyone meet Mango. | Officially introducing a new pet to followers. | instagram, 2023 |
| 02 | i have been holding off on the pet reveal but she finally settled in | Waited until the pet was comfortable before posting about them. | x, 2024 |
| 03 | the pet reveal you did not know you needed | An unexpectedly delightful introduction of someone's animal. | tiktok, 2023 |
| 04 | finally doing the pet reveal. adopted her three weeks ago and she is the best decision i ever made | Sharing a new pet with an emotional note about the adoption. | reddit, 2023 |
Use it when
- Introducing a pet to your followers for the first time.
- Announcing a new adoption or rescue.
- Sharing a pet you had been teasing or keeping private.
Do not use it when
- You are just casually sharing a photo of a pet you have had for years.
Origin and context
Borrowed the format of gender reveals and product reveals and applied it to pets. Grew with pet-focused social media culture on TikTok and Instagram.
- First seen
- mid-2010s
- Confidence
- low
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