super like
/ˈsuːpər laɪk/
CommonA special swipe on Tinder that notifies someone you liked them before they see your profile.
Seen as either flattering or intense depending on who sends it and who receives it. Often joked about for being cringe or desperate when sent by a stranger.
Real-world examples4 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Some guy super liked me and his first photo was him holding a fish. No thanks. | Received an unwanted super like and judged the profile negatively. | x, 2023 |
| 02 | I never super like anyone because it feels too needy but then again I want her to know I actually like her. | Hesitating to use the feature because of how it might come across. | reddit, 2024 |
| 03 | He super liked me and then our opening conversation was so good. Sometimes it works. | A super like led to a genuinely good match. | tiktok, 2024 |
| 04 | Accidentally super liked someone from work. Deleted tinder. | Sent a super like unintentionally to someone in their social circle. | x, 2023 |
Use it when
- Someone sent or received a super like on Tinder.
- Joking about the social awkwardness of being super liked by a stranger.
- Describing a match that started because of a super like.
Do not use it when
- You mean a regular like on a social media post.Use “like” instead.
- You mean sending a rose on Hinge.Use “rose-send” instead.
Variations and related forms
Super like vs rose send
super like
Super like is Tinder's built-in signal of strong interest, blue and limited daily.
VS
rose-send
Rose send is Hinge's equivalent premium signal, physically styled as a rose.
Origin and context
Tinder introduced the Super Like feature in 2015, rolling it out globally after testing in Australia. It was designed to help users stand out from regular likes.
- First seen
- 2015
- Confidence
- high
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https://slang.fyi/super-likeUpdated: 2026-08-28License: CC BY 4.0