OOMF

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A person in someone's online circle who is mentioned without being identified directly.
Practice using OOMF in conversation until it feels natural

Similar words

follower
mutual
moot
online contact
friend
online friend
oomfie

Meanings

Unnamed follower

social media
slang
One of my followers, a person who follows the writer's social media account and is mentioned without being named or tagged.

Examples

  • OOMF just sent me the funniest video.
  • I think OOMF was talking about me in that post.
  • Did OOMF really unfollow everyone after the argument?
  • Please do not tag them, I said OOMF for a reason.
  • One OOMF always replies with exactly the advice I need.

Similar words

follower
mutual
moot
online contact

Unnamed friend

social media
slang
One of my friends, usually an online friend who is mentioned indirectly so their identity stays unstated.

Examples

  • OOMF and I finally met in person this weekend.
  • I cannot believe OOMF remembered my birthday.
  • Is OOMF coming to the concert with us?
  • That joke was about OOMF, but I am not naming names.
  • Several of my OOMFs joined the group chat last night.

Similar words

friend
online friend
mutual
oomfie

Etymology

Formed from the first letters of one of my followers or one of my friends. The followers expansion was used as a Twitter hashtag by 2010 and became more widespread in 2011.

FAQ

What does OOMF mean?

OOMF means one of my followers or one of my friends.

Is OOMF about a follower or a friend?

It can mean either. The surrounding post usually shows whether OOMF is a follower, a mutual, or a friend.

Why do people say OOMF instead of naming someone?

OOMF lets a writer mention someone indirectly, often to avoid tagging them or revealing exactly who they mean.

How do you pronounce OOMF?

OOMF is commonly pronounced as one word, /umf/, rather than as four separate letters.

Is OOMF formal English?

No. OOMF is internet slang used mainly in social media posts, messages, and casual online conversation.

Can OOMF be plural?

Yes. People sometimes write OOMFs for several followers or friends, although the headword is usually singular.

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