TIKTOK users know how to use abbreviations on the App.
Let’s look at the latest acronym for social media platform ‘DTN’.
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What does DTN stand for on TIkTok
Slang is used often on TikTokBy users to get to the point when discussing certain topics and expressing their opinions.
DTN is the latest abbreviation for the app. It is a shorthand for “Don’t trust anyone”.
This trend is gaining popularity and is being promoted by users who feel that they cannot trust anyone.
Many users of the slang have been cheated or betrayed by people close to them.
DTNFL is another version of this trend. It stands for Don’t Trust Anyone For Life.
The meaning behind the slang remains the same across all platforms, including Instagram and Snapchat.
What is the use of slang on social media?
DTN and DTNFL can be used not only on TikTok but also on platforms such as Twitter.
Users will often tweet something using the hashtags #DTNFL and #DTNFL.
One user wrote, “For example: “Men are trash. Men are the weakest links. This boy. DTNFL Periodtt.”
Another tweet: “note to self: if he says he’s not ready for a relationship, he means not one with you :/ #DTNFL”
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What other slang did TikTok create?
Over the years, TikTok has witnessed a variety of abbreviations used on the App.
These are some shorthands that you will often see on social media.
- Bussin’ is a compliment that means something is truly good or extraordinary.
- DNI means “do no interact”, and it is used often to keep teens from accessing 18+ content.
- PFP is short for profile picture. This is the thumbnail pic that you will see when you click on someone’s webpage.