Moots

What does Moots mean on social media?

Folks you are connected with on social media, who also follow you back

On social media, the term ‘Moots’ is used to refer to your followers who are also following you back. Essentially, it’s a short form of the term ‘mutuals’ and carries the same meaning.

You’ll mostly come across this term on social media platforms that focus on the number of followers a user has, and where the user can choose to follow anyone without any obligation to follow back. Some examples of such platforms include TikTok, Twitter, and Instagram.

When you and another user become moots, it often signifies that you appreciate each other’s content or style. It’s quite a significant moment if you become moots with someone you admire but haven’t met in real life.

This online bond can potentially lead to you becoming ‘irls’ (in real life friends), or at the very least, it opens up the opportunity for direct messaging (DMs) exchanges.

Example for using ‘Moots’ in a conversation

Hey, guess what? I just hit 1k followers on TikTok!

That’s awesome! Congrats! Now you can start getting some moots.

Yeah, I can’t wait to connect with people who enjoy my content.

Moots are great. They’re like your social media buddies.